Quinolizinone type compounds

ABSTRACT

Antibacterial compounds having the formula ##STR1## and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts, esters and amides thereof, preferred examples of which include those compounds wherein 
     A is ═CR 6  --; 
     R 1  is cycloalkyl of from three to eight carbon atoms or substituted phenyl; 
     R 2  is selected from the group consisting of ##STR2## R 3  is halogen; R 4  is hydrogen, loweralkyl, a pharmaceutically acceptable cation, or a prodrug ester group; 
     R 5  is hydrogen, loweralkyl, halo(loweralkyl), or --NR 13  R 14  ; and 
     R 6  is halogen, loweralkyl, halo(loweralkyl), hydroxy-substituted loweralkyl, loweralkoxy(loweralkyl), loweralkoxy, or amino(loweralkyl), 
     as well as pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds and the use of the same in the treatment of bacterial infections.

This application is a continuation-in-part of co-pending U.S. patent application Ser. No. 08/137,236, filed Oct. 14, 1993, now abandoned, which is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 07/940,870, filed Oct. 27, 1992, abandoned, which is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 07/517,780, filed May 2, 1990, abandoned.

TECHNICAL FIELD

The present invention relates to compounds having antimicrobial activity, pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds, methods of treatment utilizing such compounds, and processes for their chemical synthesis. More particularly, this invention relates to novel 4-oxo-4H-quinolizine-3-carboxylic acid compounds which are highly effective in the treatment of microbial and especially bacterial infections, as well as compositions containing the same and the therapeutic use of such compounds.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

There is a continuing need for new antibacterial agents. Although many compounds are known which are useful in the treatment of Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacterial infections as well as other microbial infections, the widespread use of such compounds continues to give rise to resistant strains of microorganisms, i.e., strains of microorganisms against which a particular antibiotic or group of antibiotics, which was previously effective, is no longer useful. Also, known antibiotics may be effective against only certain strains of microorganisms or have limited activity against either Gram-positive or Gram-negative, aerobic or anaerobic organisms.

The therapeutic use of certain quinolizinone derivatives has been described previously. For example, Y. Kitaura et al., in U.S. Pat. No. 4,650,804, issued Mar. 17, 1987, have disclosed quinolizinone compounds having a tetrazolylcarbamoyl substituent which are useful for the treatment of allergic and ulcer diseases. J. V. Heck and E. D. Thorsett, in European Patent Application No. 0308019, published Mar. 22, 1989, have disclosed the use of certain 4-oxo-4H-quinolizine-3-carboxylic acids and derivatives thereof for treating bacterial infections. However, there remains an ongoing need for novel compounds which have improved antimicrobial potency and/or different spectra of activity.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

In one aspect of the present invention are disclosed compounds represented by the following structural formula (I): ##STR3## as well as the pharmaceutically acceptable salts, esters and amides thereof.

R¹ in formula (I) is selected from (a) loweralkyl, (b) loweralkenyl, (c) halo(lower-alkyl), (d) loweralkoxy, (e) cycloalkyl of from three to eight carbon atoms, (f) phenyl, (g) substituted phenyl, (h) halo, (i) cyano, (j) nitro, (k) bicycloalkyl, (l) loweralkynyl, (m) loweralkoxycarbonyl, (n) nitrogen-containing aromatic heterocycle, (o) halo-substituted nitrogen-containing aromatic heterocycle, (p) a 4-, 5- or 6-membered cyclic ether, and (q) --NR⁷ R⁸. The radicals R⁷ and R⁸ are independently selected from hydrogen, loweralkyl and alkanoyl of from one to eight carbon atoms or, taken together with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached, R⁷ and R⁸ may form a 5-, 6- or 7-membered heterocycle in which the remainder of the ring atoms carbon atoms.

R² in formula (I) is selected from (a) halogen, (b) loweralkyl, (c) loweralkenyl, (d) cycloalkyl of from three to eight carbons, (e) cycloalkenyl of from four to eight carbons, (f) loweralkoxy, (g) aryloxy, (h) aryl(loweralkyl)oxy, (i) aryl(loweralkyl), (j) cycloalkyl(loweralkyl), (k) amino, (l) (loweralkyl)amino, (m) aryl(loweralkyl)-amino, (n) hydroxy-substituted (loweralkyl)amino, (o) phenyl, (p) substituted phenyl, (q) bicyclic nitrogen-containing heterocycle, (r) nitrogen-containing aromatic heterocycle, and (s) nitrogen-containing heterocycle having the formula ##STR4##

In subformula (Ia) above, x is between zero, one, two or three, and R⁹ is either (i) --(CH₂)_(m) -- where m is between one and three, or (ii) --(CH₂)_(n) R¹⁰ (CH₂)_(p) -- where R¹⁰ is selected from --S--, --O-- and --NH--, n is one or two, and p is one or two. When present, the radical(s) Y is/are independently selected at each occurrence from among the following:

(i) loweralkyl,

(ii) hydroxy,

(iii) halogen,

(iv) halo(loweralkyl),

(v) loweralkoxy,

(vi) loweralkoxy(loweralkyl),

(vii) loweralkoxy(loweralkoxy)(loweralkyl),

(viii) hydroxy-substituted loweralkyl,

(ix) imino,

(x) amino(loweralkyl),

(xi) halo(loweralkyl)amino(loweralkyl),

(xii) thioloweralkoxy(loweralkyl),

(xiii) aminothioloweralkoxy,

(xiv) cycloalkyl of from three to six carbon atoms,

(xv) cycloalkyl(loweralkyl),

(xvi) phenyl,

(xvii) substituted phenyl,

(xviii) nitrogen-containing aromatic heterocycle,

(xix) --NR¹¹ R¹² where R¹¹ and R¹² are independently selected from hydrogen and loweralkyl or, when one of R¹¹ and R¹² is hydrogen, the other is alkanoyl of from one to eight carbon atoms, an alpha-amino acid, or a polypeptide residue of from two to five amino acids, and

(xx) --C(R²¹)(R²²)NH₂ where R²¹ and R²² are independently selected from among hydrogen, loweralkyl, hydroxy-substituted loweralkyl, amino(loweralkyl), loweralkoxy(loweralkyl), thioloweralkoxy(loweralkyl), cycloalkyl of from three to six carbon atoms, and loweralkyl substituted with nitrogen-containing aromatic heterocycle (or, taken together with the carbon atom to which they are attached, R²¹ and R²² form a ring structure selected from cycloalkyl of from three to six carbon atoms and nitrogen-containing heterocycle).

R³ in formula (I) is selected from among hydrogen, halogen and loweralkoxy, while R⁴ is selected from hydrogen, loweralkyl, a pharmaceutically acceptable cation, and a prodrug ester group.

R⁵ in formula (I) is selected from (a) hydrogen, (b) halogen, (c) hydroxy, (d) loweralkyl, (e) halo(loweralkyl), (f) loweralkoxy, and (g) --NR¹³ R¹⁴ where R¹³ and R¹⁴ are independently selected from among hydrogen, loweralkyl, hydroxy-substituted loweralkyl, loweralkoxy(loweralkyl), and alkanoyl of from one to eight carbon atoms.

A in formula (I) is ═N-- or ═CR⁶ --, where R⁶ is selected from (a) hydrogen, (b) halogen, (c) loweralkyl, (d) halo(loweralkyl), (e) hydroxy-substituted loweralkyl, (f) loweralkoxy(loweralkyl), (h) loweralkoxy, and (i) amino(loweralkyl).

Alternatively, taken together with the atoms to which they are attached, R¹ and R⁶ may form a 6-membered saturated ring optionally containing an oxygen or a sulfur atom and optionally substituted with loweralkyl, so as to produce a tricyclic compound.

The compounds of the present invention are subject to the proviso that, if R⁵ in formula (I) is hydrogen, A is ═CR⁶ --, and R⁶ is hydrogen, then R¹ may not be unsubstituted phenyl.

The above compounds of the invention are found to have a surprising degree of antimicrobial activity against a wide spectrum of Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria as well as enterobacteria. Susceptible organisms whose growth can be inhibited generally include both aerobic and anaerobic pathogens of the genera Staphylococcus, Lactobacillus, Micrococcus, Enterococcus, Streptococcus, Sarcina, Escherichia, Enterobacter, Klebsiella, Pseudomonas, Acinobacter, Proteus, Providencia, Citrobacter, Nisseria, Baccillus, Bacteroides, Camphylobacter, Peptococcus, Clostridium, Salmonella, Shigella, Legionella, Serratia, Haemophilus, Brucella and the like. It is therefore expected that the compounds of the present invention will be useful in the treatment and prevention of susceptible bacterial infections in both humans and lower animals. In addition, the compounds, by reason of their in vitro activity, may be used in scrub solutions for surface inhibition of bacterial growth.

Accordingly, in a further aspect of the present invention are disclosed pharmaceutical compositions which are useful in the treatment and prophylaxis of bacterial and/or fungal infection in humans and animals, comprising a compound of the invention in combination with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.

In yet another aspect of the present invention is disclosed a method of treating and/or preventing microbial infections in human or animal patients in need of such treatment, comprising the administration to such patients of a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of the invention in amounts and for such a period of time as are sufficient to produce the desired result.

In still another aspect of the present invention are disclosed synthetic schemes and processes which are useful in the preparation of the compounds of the invention, as well as synthetic (chemical) intermediates which can be utilized therein.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

Included among the compounds of the present invention are those in which A is ═CR⁶ -- and R⁶ is selected from among halogen, loweralkyl, halo(loweralkyl), hydroxy-substituted loweralkyl, loweralkoxy(loweralkyl), loweralkoxy, or amino(loweralkyl). A sub-class of such compounds, particularly preferred and found to be surprisingly effective antibacterial agents, comprises those in which R⁶ is methyl. In each case, more preferred compounds are those in which R³ is halogen (especially fluoro); R⁵ is hydrogen, loweralkyl, halo-(loweralkyl), or --NR¹³ R¹⁴ (where R¹³ and R¹⁴ are as previously defined); R¹ is cycloalkyl of from three to eight carbon atoms or substituted phenyl; and/or R⁶ is halogen, loweralkyl, or loweralkoxy.

The radical R² in the above compounds is preferably bicyclic nitrogen-containing heterocycle or a nitrogen-containing heterocycle of the formula ##STR5## or, even more preferably, R² is selected from among radicals of the formulae ##STR6##

In these radicals R², x is preferably one or two, and Y is preferably either --NR¹¹ R¹² or --C(R²¹)(R²²)NH₂, where R¹¹, R¹², R²¹ and R²² are as defined above.

Especially preferred among the compounds of the present invention are those having the general formula ##STR7## as well as the pharmaceutically acceptable salts, esters and amides thereof, in which R² is either bicyclic nitrogen-containing heterocycle or a nitrogen-containing heterocycle having the formula ##STR8## Of these, particularly preferred compounds are those in which R² is selected from among radicals having the formulae ##STR9## and especially those in which x is one or two and Y is --NR¹¹ R¹² or --C(R²¹)(R²²)NH₂.

Also included among the compounds of the present invention are those which have the general formula ##STR10## as well as the pharmaceutically acceptable salts, esters and amides thereof, in which Z is --CH₂ --, --O-- or --S--; R¹⁶ is loweralkyl; and R², R³, R⁴ and R⁵ are as defined above. Preferred among such compounds are those in which Z is --O-- and R² is a nitrogen-containing heterocycle of the formula ##STR11##

Particular compounds which are representative of the compounds of the present invention include the following:

3-fluoro-9-(4-fluorophenyl)-2-(4-methylpiperazin-1-yl)-6(H)-6-oxo-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-7-carboxylic acid;

9-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-3-fluoro-2-(4-methylpiperazin-1-yl)-6(H)-6-oxo-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-7-carboxylic acid;

3-fluoro-9-cyclopropyl-2-(4-methylpiperazin-1-yl)-6(H)-6-oxo-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-7-carboxylic acid;

8-(3-aminopyrrolidin-1-yl)-1-ethyl-4H-quinolizin-4-one-3-carboxylic acid hydrochloride;

2-(3-aminopyrrolidin-1-yl)-9-cyclopropyl-3-fluoro-6H-6-oxo-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-7carboxylic acid hydrochloride salt;

2-(3-aminopyrrolidin-1-yl)-9-cyclopropyl-3-fluoro-6H-6-oxo-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-7carboxylic acid;

9-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-3-fluoro-2-(4-methylpiperazin-1-yl)-6H-6-oxo-pyrido[1,2a]pyrimidine-7-carboxylic acid;

2-(3-aminopyrrolidin-1-yl)-9-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-3-fluoro-6H-6-oxo-pyrido[1,2a]pyrimidine-7-carboxylic acid;

2-(3-(N-t-butoxycarbonyl)aminopyrrolidin-1-yl)-9-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-3-fluoro-6H-6-oxopyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-7-carboxylic acid;

2-(3-aminopyrrolidin-1-yl)-9-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-3-fluoro-6H-6-oxopyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-7-carboxylic acid;

9-cyclopropyl-3-fluoro-2-(4-methylpiperazin-1-yl)-6H-6-oxo-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-7-carboxylic acid;

9-cyclopropyl-3-fluoro-2-(piperazin-1-yl)-6H-6-oxo-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-7-carboxylic acid;

9-cyclopropyl-3-fluoro-2-(morpholin-1-yl)-6H-6-oxo-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-7-carboxylic acid;

9-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-3-fluoro-2-(3-(N-(S)-norvalyl)aminopyrrolidin-1-yl)-6H-6-oxopyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-7-carboxylic acid hydrochloride salt;

2-(3-(N-(S)-alanyl)aminopyrrolidin-1-yl)-9-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-3-fluoro-6H-6-oxopyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-7-carboxylic acid hydrochloride;

2-(3-(N-(S)-alanyl-(S)-alanyl)aminopyrrolidin-1-yl)-9-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-3-fluoro-6H-6-oxopyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-7-carboxylic acid hydrochloride;

2-((2S,4S)-4-acetamido-2-methylpyrrolidin-1-yl)-9-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-3-fluoro-6H-6-oxopyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-7-carboxylic acid;

9-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-3-fluoro-2-(3-hydroxypyrrolin-1-yl)-6H-6-oxopyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-7-carboxylic acid;

2-((2S,4S)-4-amino-2-methylpyrrolidin-1-yl)-9-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-3-fluoro-6H-6-oxopyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-7-carboxylic acid hydrochloride;

8-(3-amino-1-pyrrolidinyl)-1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-9-methyl-4-oxo-4H-quinolizine-3-carboxylic acid hydrochloride;

8-(3-(aminomethyl)pyrrolidinyl)-1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-9-methyl-4-oxo-4H-quinolizine-3-carboxylic acid hydrochloride;

8-(2S,4S-4-amino-2-methylpyrrolidinyl)-1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-9-methyl-4-oxo-4H-quinolizine-3-carboxylic acid hydrochloride;

8-(3-aminoazetidinyl)-1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-9-methyl-4-oxo-4H-quinolizine-3-carboxylic acid hydrochloride;

8-(3(S)-aminopyrrolidinyl)-1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-9-methyl-4-oxo-4H-quinolizine-3-carboxylic acid hydrochloride;

1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-9-methyl-4-oxo-8-(3-methyl-1-piperazinyl)-4H-quinolizine-3-carboxylic acid hydrochloride;

1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-9-methyl-4-oxo-8-piperazinyl-4H-quinolizine-3-carboxylic acid hydrochloride;

1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-9-methyl-8-(2-((N-methyl)aminomethyl)-4-morpholinyl)-4-oxo-4-H-quinolizine-3-carboxylic acid hydrochloride;

1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-9-methyl-4-oxo-8-(1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-2-isoquinolinyl)-4H-quinolizine-3-carboxylic acid;

1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-9-methyl-4-oxo-8-(4-amino-1-piperdinyl)-4H-quinolizine-3-carboxylic acid hydrochloride;

1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-9-methyl-4-oxo-8-(3-amino- 1 -piperdinyl)-4H-quinolizine-3-carboxylic acid hydrochloride;

1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-9-methyl-4-oxo-8-(4-(aminomethyl)-1-piperdinyl)-4H-quinolizine-3carboxylic acid hydrochloride;

1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-9-methyl-4-oxo-8-(5-amino-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-2-isoquinolinyl)-4H-quinolizine-3-carboxylic acid hydrochloride;

1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-9-methyl-4-oxo-8-(4-(1-pyrrolyl)-1-piperidinyl)-4H-quinolizine-3-carboxylic acid;

1-cyclopropyl-8-(cis-3,5-dimethyl-1-piperazinyl)-7-fluoro-9-methyl-4-oxo-4H-quinolizine-3-carboxylic acid hydrochloride;

1-cyclopropyl-8-(2,7-diaza-7-bicyclo[3.3.0]octyl)-7-fluoro-9-methyl-4-oxo-4-H-quinolizine-3-carboxylic acid hydrochloride;

1-cyclopropyl-8-(2,8-diaza-8-bicyclo[4.3.0]nonyl)-7-fluoro-9-methyl-4-oxo-4H-quinolizine-3-carboxylic acid hydrochloride;

1--cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-9-methyl-4-oxo-8-(3(S)-(1-pyrrolyl)-1-pyrrolidinyl)-4-H-quinolizine-3-carboxylic acid;

1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-8-(3-hydroxy-1-pyrrolidinyl)-9-methyl-4-oxo-4H-quinolizine-3-carboxylic acid hydrochloride;

1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-8-(4-methyl-1-piperazinyl)-9-methyl-4-oxo-4H-quinolizine-3-carboxylic acid hydrochloride;

1-cyclopropyl-9-chloro-7-fluoro-8-(3-amino-1-pyrrolidinyl)-4-oxo-4H-quinolizine-3-carboxylic acid trifluoroacetic acid salt;

8-(3-amino-1-pyrrolidinyl)-1-cyclopropyl-7,9-difluoro-4-oxo-4H-quinolizine-3-carboxylic acid hydrochloride;

8-(3-amino-1-pyrrolidinyl)-1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-9-methoxy-4-oxo-4H-quinolizine-3-carboxylic acid hydrochloride.

1-cyclopropyl-8-(2,7-diaza-7-bicyclo[3.3.0]octyl)-7-fluoro-9-methyl-4-oxo-4-H-quinolizine-3-carboxylic acid hydrochloride;

1-cyclopropyl-8-(2,8-diaza-8-bicyclo[4.3.0]nonyl)-7-fluoro-9-methyl-4-oxo-4H-quinolizine-3-carboxylic acid hydrochloride;

1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-9-methyl-4-oxo-8-(3(S)-(1-pyrrolyl)-1-pyrrolidinyl)-4H-quinolizine-3-carboxylic acid;

1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-8-(3-hydroxy-1-pyrrolidinyl)-9-methyl-4-oxo-4H-quinolizine-3-carboxylic acid hydrochloride;

1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-8-(4-methyl-1-piperazinyl)-9-methyl-4-oxo-4H-quinolizine-3-carboxylic acid hydrochloride;

1-cyclopropyl-9-chloro-7-fluoro-8-(3-amino-1-pyrrolidinyl)-4-oxo-4H-quinolizine-3-carboxylic acid trifluoroacetic acid salt;

8-(3-amino-1-pyrrolidinyl)-1-cyclopropyl-7,9-difluoro-4-oxo-4H-quinolizine-3-carboxylic acid hydrochloride;

8-(3-amino-1-pyrrolidinyl)-1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-9-methoxy-4-oxo-4H-quinolizine-3-carboxylic acid hydrochloride;

1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-9-methyl-8-(3(S)-methylamino-1-pyrrolidinyl)-4-oxo-4H-quinolizine-3-carboxylic acid hydrochloride;

1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-9-methyl-8-(3(S)-methylamino-1-pyrrolidinyl)-4-oxo-4H-quinolizine-3-carboxylic acid hydrochloride;

1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-9-methyl-8-(3(R)-amino-1-pyrrolidinyl)-4-oxo-4H-quinolizine-3-carboxylic acid hydrochloride;

(3S )-9-fluoro-3-methyl-10-(4-methyl-1-piperidinyl)-2H,3H,6H-6-oxo-pyrano[2.3.4-ij]quinolizine-5-carboxylic acid hydrochloride;

3(R)-9-fluoro-3-methyl-10-(4-methyl-1-piperazinyl)-2H,3H,6H-6-oxo-pyrano[2.3.4-ij]quinolizine-5-carboxylic acid hydrochloride;

9-fluoro-10-(1-morpholinyl)-2H,3H,6H-6-oxo-pyrano[2.3.4-ij]quinolizine-5-carboxylic acid;

(3S)-10-(3-amino-1-pyrrolidinyl)-9-fluoro-3-methyl-2H,3H,6H-6-oxo-pyrano[2.3.4-ij]quinolizine-5-carboxylic acid;

3(S)-10-(3-aminomethyl-1-pyrrolidinyl)-9-fluoro-3-methyl-2H,3H,6H-6-oxo-pyrano[2.3.4-ij]quinolizine-5-carboxylic acid hydrochloride;

3(S)-10-((2S,4S)-4-amino-2-methyl-1-pyrrolidinyl)-9-fluoro-3-methyl-2H,3H,6H-6-oxo-pyrano-[2.3.4-ij]quinolizine-5-carboxylic acid hydrochloride;

3(S)-9-fluoro-10-(3-hydroxy-1-pyrrolidinyl)-3-methyl-2H,3H,6H-6-oxo-pyrano[2.3.4ij]quinolizine-5-carboxylic acid;

9-fluoro-10-(4-methyl-1-piperazinyl)-2H,3H,6H-6-oxo-pyrano[2.3.4-ij]quinolizine-5-carboxylic acid hydrochloride;

8-(2,4-dimethyl-1-piperazinyl)-1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-9-methyl-4-oxo-4H-quinolizine-3-carboxylic acid hydrochloride;

8-(3-(methylamino)-1-piperazinyl)-1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-9-methyl-4-oxo-4H-quinolizine-3-carboxylic acid hydrochloride;

8-(3-(methylamino)-1-morpholinyl)-1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-9-methyl-4-oxo-4H-quinolizine-3-carboxylic acid hydrochloride;

8-(3-(S)-(methylamino)-1-pyrrolidinyl)-1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-9-methyl-4-oxo-4H-quinolizine-3-carboxylic acid hydrochloride;

8-(3-(S)-(1-(methylamino)methyl)-1-pyrrolidinyl)-1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-9-methyl-4-oxo-4H-quinolizine-3-carboxylic acid hydrochloride;

8-(3-(S)-(1-(ethylamino)methyl)-1-pyrrolidinyl)-1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-9-methyl-4-oxo-4H-quinolizine-3-carboxylic acid hydrochloride;

8-(octahydropyrrolo[3,4-c]pyrrol-1-yl)-1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-9-methyl-4-oxo-4H-quinolizine-3-carboxylic acid hydrochloride;

8-(octahydropyrrolo[3,4-c]pyridin-5-yl)-1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-9-methyl-4-oxo-4H-quinolizine-3-carboxylic acid hydrochloride;

8-(cis-4-amino-3-methylpyrrolidinyl)-1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-9-methyl-4-oxo-4H-quinolizine3-carboxylic acid hydrochloride;

8-(trans-4-amino-3-methylpyrrolidinyl)-1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-9-methyl-4-oxo-4H-quinolizine-3-carboxylic acid hydrochloride;

8-(3-methyl-4-spirocyclopropylpyrrolidinyl)-1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-9-methyl-4-oxo-4H-quinolizine-3-carboxylic acid hydrochloride;

8-(2S,4S-4-amino-2-methylpyrrolidinyl)-1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-9-(fluoro)methyl-4-oxo-4H-quinolizine-3-carboxylic acid hydrochloride;

8-(3-dimethylaminopyrrolidinyl)-1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-9-methyl-4-oxo-4H-quinolizine-3-carboxylic acid, acetic acid salt;

(3R)-8-(3-dimethylaminopyrrolidinyl)-1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-9-methyl-4-oxo-4H-quinolizine-3-carboxylic acid hydrochloride;

(3R,1S)-8-(3-(1-aminoethyl)pyrrolidinyl)-1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-9-methyl-4-oxo-4-quinolizine-3-carboxylic acid hydrochloride;

(3S,1R)-8-(3-(1-aminoethyl)pyrrolidinyl)-1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-9-methyl-4-oxo-4H-quinolizine-3-carboxylic acid hydrochloride;

(3R,1R)-8-(3-(1-aminoethyl)pyrrolidinyl)-1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-9-methyl-4-oxo-4H-quinolizine-3-carboxylic acid hydrochloride;

1-cyclopropyl-8-((R,S)-3-fluoropyrrolidine)-7-fluoro-9-methyl-4oxo-4H-quinolizine-3-carboxylic acid;

8-(4-(1-piperidyl)-1-piperidyl)-1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-9-methyl-4-oxo-4H-quinolizine-3-carboxylic acid;

8-(4-(1-piperidyl)-1-piperidyl)-1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-9-methyl-4-oxo-4H-quinolizine-3-carboxylic acid trifiuoroacetic acid salt;

8-(4-(2-pyridyl)-1-piperazinyl)-1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-9-methyl-4-oxo-4H-quinolizine-3-carboxylic acid;

8-((2-amino)thioethoxy)-1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-9-methyl-4-oxo-4H-quinolizine-3-carboxylic acid trifluoroacetic acid salt;

(3R,1S)-8-(3-(1-amino)propyl)pyrrolidinyl)-1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-9-methyl-4-oxo-4H-quinolizine-3-carboxylic acid hydrochloride;

(3R,1S)-8-(3-(1-(N-methyl)amino)propyl)pyrrolidinyl)-1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-9-methyl-4-oxo-4H-quinolizine-3-carboxylic acid hydrochloride;

(3R,1S)-8-(3-(1-amino-3-methylpropyl)pyrrolidinyl)-1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-9-methyl-4-oxo-4H-quinolizine-3-carboxylic acid hydrochloride;

8-(3-(1-aminocyclopropyl)pyrrolidinyl)-1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-9-methyl-4-oxo-4H-quinolizine-3-carboxylic acid hydrochloride;

(3R,1S)-8-(3-(1-amino-2-hydroxyethyl)pyrrolidinyl)-1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-9-methyl-4-oxo-4H-quinolizine-3-carboxylic acid hydrochloride;

(8-(3-(1-amino-1-methylethyl)pyrrolidinyl)-1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-9-methyl-4-oxo-4H-quinolizine-3-carboxylic acid hydrochloride;

8-(3-(1-aminobutyl)pyrrolidinyl)-1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-9-methyl-4-oxo-4H-quinolizine-3-carboxylic acid hydrochloride;

1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-9-methyl-4-oxo-8-(trans-4-trifluoromethyl-3-aminopyrrolidinyl)-4H-quinolizine-3-carboxylic acid hydrochloride;

1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-9-methyl-4-oxo-8-(trans-4-trifluoromethyl-3-aminomethylpyrrolidinyl)-4H-quinolizine-3-carboxylic acid hydrochloride;

3(S)-1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-9-methyl-4-oxo-8-(3-(N-(S)-norvalylamino)pyrrolidinyl)-4H-quinolizine-3-carboxylic acid hydrochloride;

3(S)-1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-9-methyl-4-oxo-8-(3-(N-(S)-alanylamino)pyrrolidinyl)-4-H-quinolizine-3-carboxylic acid hydrochloride;

3(S)-1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-9-methyl-4-oxo-8-(3-(N-(S)-alanyl-(S)-alanylamino)pyrrolidinyl)-4H-quinolizine-3-carboxylic acid hydrochloride;

1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-6-methyl-4-oxo-8-(3-aminopyrrolidinyl)-4H-quinolizine-3-carboxylic acid hydrochloride;

1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-4H-8-(1-imidazolyl)-9-methyl-4-oxo-quinolizine-3-carboxylic acid hydrochloride;

8-(3-amino-1-pyrrolidinyl)-1-ethyl-7-fluoro-4H-4-oxo-9-methyl-quinolizine-3-carboxylic acid hydrochloride;

8-(3-amino-1-pyrrolidinyl)-1-cyclopropyl-9-ethyl-7-fluoro-4H-4-oxo-quinolizine-3-carboxylic acid hydrochloride;

1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-4H-9-methyl-4-oxo-8-(3-(1,2,3-triazol-1-yl)-1-pyrrolidinyl)-quinolizine-3-carboxylic acid;

1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-4H-9-methyl-4-oxo-8-(cis-3-amino-4-methyl-1-pyrrolidinyl)-quinolizine-3-carboxylic acid hydrochloride;

8-(2-aminoethyl)-1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-4H-9-methyl-4-oxo-quinolizine-3-carboxylic acid hydrochloride;

8-(3-(ethylaminomethyl)pyrrolidinyl)-1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-4H-9-methyl-4-oxo-quinolizine-3-carboxylic acid hydrochloride;

8-(3-(1-aminoethyl)pyrrolidinyl)-1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-4H-9-methyl-4-oxo-quinolizine-3-carboxylic acid hydrochloride;

1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-4H-9-methyl-8-(2-methyl-2,8-diaza-8-bicyclo[4.3.0]nonyl)-4-oxo-quinolizine-3-carboxylic acid hydrochloride;

1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-4H-8-((1S,4S)-2,5-diaza-bicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-yl)-9-methyl-4-oxo-quinolizine-3-carboxylic acid hydrochloride;

1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-4H-9-methyl-4-oxo-8-(3-(2-pyridinyl)-1-pyrrolidinyl)-quinolizine-3-carboxylic acid hydrochloride;

8-((1R*,2S*,6R*)-2-amino-8-azabicyclo[4.3.0]nonan-8-yl))-1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-4H-9-methyl-4-oxo-quinolizine-3-carboxylic acid hydrochloride;

8-((1R*,2R*,6R*)-2-amino-8-azabicyclo[4.3.0]nonan-8-yl))-1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-4-H-9-methyl-4-oxo-quinolizine-3-carboxylic acid hydrochloride;

8-((1a,5a,6a)-6-amino-3-azabicyclo[3.1.0]hexan-3-yl) )-1-cyclopropyl-9-methyl-7-fluoro-4H-4-oxo-quinolizine-3-carboxylic acid hydrochloride;

8-(cis-3-amino-4-fluoro-1-pyrrolidinyl))-1-cyclopropyl-9-methyl-7-fluoro-4H-4-oxo-quinolizine-3-carboxylic acid hydrochloride;

1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-4H-8-(1-homopiperazinyl))-9-methyl-4-oxo-quinolizine-3-carboxylic acid, acetic acid salt;

7,9-difluoro-4H-8-(4-methylpiperazinyl)-4-oxo-1-phenyl-quinolizine-3-carboxylic acid hydrochloride;

8-(spiro-1,3-dioxacyclopentane[2.3]-1-piperidinyl)-1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-4H-9-methyl-4-oxo-quinolizine-3-carboxylic acid;

8-(3-amino-4-methoxypyrrolidinyl)-1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-4H-9-methyl-4-oxo-quinolizine-3-carboxy acid hydrochloride;

8-(4-amino-4-methylpyrrolidinyl)-1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-4H-9-methyl-4-oxo-quinolizine-3-carboxylic acid hydrochloride;

8-(4-(2-hydroxyethyl)piperidinyl)-1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-4H-9-methyl-4-oxo-quinolizine-3-carboxylic acid;

8-(4-(methoxymethyl)piperidinyl)-1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-4H-9-methyl-4-oxo-quinolizine-3-carboxylic acid;

8-(3-amino-3-methylpiperidinyl)-1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-4H-9-methyl-4-oxo-quinolizine-3-carboxylic acid hydrochloride;

8-(3-pyrrolylpiperidinyl)-1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-4H-9-methyl-4-oxo-quinolizine-3-carboxylic acid;

8-(3-aminopiperidinyl)-1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-4H-9-methyl-4-oxo-quinolizine-3-carboxylic acid hydrochloride;

8-(3-amino-3-methylpyrrolidinyl)-1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-4H-9-methyl-4-oxo-quinolizine-3-carboxylic acid hydrochloride;

8-(3-amino-4-(1',3'-dioxolanyl)pyrrolidinyl)-1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-4H-9-methyl-4-oxo-quinolizine-3-carboxylic acid hydrochloride;

8-(3-amino-4-hydroxy-pyrrolidinyl)-1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-4H-9-methyl-4-oxo-quinolizine-3-carboxylic acid hydrochloride;

8-(4-(1-(N-ethylamino)methyl)piperidinyl)-1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-4H-9-methyl-4-oxo-quinolizine-3-carboxylic acid hydrochloride;

1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-8-(3-hydroxy-4-methylaminopyrrolidinyl)-4H-9-methyl-4-oxo-quinolizine-3-carboxylic acid hydrochloride;

8-(3-aminomethylpiperidinyl)-1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-4H-9-methyl-4-oxo-quinolizine-3-carboxylic acid hydrochloride;

8-(2-aminomethyl-4-morpholinyl)-1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-4H-9-methyl-4-oxo-quinolizine-3-carboxylic acid hydrochloride;

8-(3-(1-(methylamino)methypiperidinyl)-1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-4H-9-methyl-4-oxo-quinolizine-3-carboxylic acid hydrochloride;

8-(3-(methyl(methylenedioxy)methyl)piperidinyl)-1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-4H-9-methyl-4-oxo-quinolizine-3-carboxylic acid hydrochloride;

8-(3-(S)-aminopiperidinyl)-1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-4H-9-methyl-4-oxo-quinolizine-3-carboxylic acid hydrochloride;

8-(3-(S)-(N-ethyl-N-methylamino)piperidinyl)-1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-4H-9-methyl-4-oxo-quinolizine-3-carboxylic acid;

1-cyclopropyl-8-(4-(2'-(N-methylamino)methyl-1',3'-dioxolanyl)piperidinyl)-7-fluoro-9-methyl-4-oxo-4H-quinolizine-3-carboxylic acid hydrochloride;

1-cyclopropyl-8-(3-aza-6-amino-6-methylbicyclo[3.3.0]octan-1-yl)-7-fluoro-9-methyl-4-oxo-4H-quinolizine-3-carboxylic acid hydrochloride;

1-cyclopropyl-8-(3-fluoromethylpiperidinyl)-7-fluoro-9-methyl-4-oxo-4H-quinolizine;

1-cyclopropyl-8-(4-(N,N-dimethyl)aminopiperidinyl)-7-fluoro-9-methyl-4-oxo-4H-quinolizine-3-carboxylic acid hydrochloride;

1-cyclopropyl-8-(6-amino-3-azabicyclo[3.3.0]octyl)-7-fluoro-9-methyl-4-oxo-4H-quinolizine-3-carboxylic acid hydrochloride;

1-cyclopropyl-8-((2-aza-4-(dimethylaminomethyl)bicyclo[4.3.0]non-2-yl)-7-fluoro-9-methyl-4-oxo-4H-quinolizine carboxylic acid hydrochloride;

1-cyclopropyl-8-(3-aza-6-(L-alanylamino)-6-methylbicyclo[3.3.0]octane)-7-fluoro-9-methyl-4-oxo-4H-quinolizine carboxylic acid hydrochloride;

(3R,1R)-8-(3-(1-(N-methyl)amino)propyl)pyrrolidinyl)-1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-9-methyl-4-oxo-4H-quinolizine-3-carboxylic acid hydrochloride; and

(3R,1S)-8-(3-(1-amino-2-methoxyethyl)pyrrolidinyl)-1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-9-methyl-4-oxo-4H-quinolizine-3-carboxylic acid hydrochloride;

as well as the pharmaceutically acceptable salts, esters and amides thereof.

Preferred among the above representative compounds of the invention are the following:

8-(3-(aminomethyl)pyrrolidinyl)-1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-9-methyl-4-oxo-4H-quinolizine-3-carboxylic acid hydrochloride;

8-(3(S)-amino-1-pyrrolidinyl)-1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-9-methyl-4-oxo-4H-quinolizine-3-carboxylic acid hydrochloride;

8-(3-amino-1-pyrrolidinyl)-1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-9-methyl-4-oxo-4H-quinolizine-3-carboxylic acid hydrochloride;

(3R,1S)-8-(3-(1-amino)propyl)pyrrolidinyl)-1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-9-methyl-4-oxo-4oxo-4H-quinolizine-3-carboxylic acid hydrochloride;

8-(3-(1-aminobutyl)pyrrolidinyl)-1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-9-methyl-4-oxo-4H-quinolizine-3-carboxylic acid hydrochloride;

(3R,1S)-8-(3-(1-amino-2-methoxyethyl)pyrrolidinyl)-1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-9-methyl-4-oxo-4H-quinolizine-3-carboxylic acid hydrochloride;

1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-9-methyl-4-oxo-8-(4-amino-1-piperdinyl)-4H-quinolizine-3-carboxylic acid hydrochloride;

1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-9-methyl-4-oxo-8-(4-(aminomethyl)-1-piperdinyl)-4H-quinolizine-3-carboxylic acid hydrochloride;

1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-9-methyl-4-oxo-8-(3-amino-1-piperdinyl)-4H-quinolizine-3-carboxylic acid hydrochloride;

8-(3-(S)-aminopiperidinyl)-1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-4H-9-methyl-4-oxo-quinolizine-3-carboxylic acid hydrochloride;

1-cyclopropyl-8-(3-aza-6-amino-6-methylbicyclo[3.3.0]octan-1-yl)-7-fluoro-9-methyl-4-oxo-4H-quinolizine-3-carboxylic acid hydrochloride;

1-cyclopropyl-8-(6-amino-3-azabicyclo[3.3.0]octyl)-7-fluoro-9-methyl-4-oxo-4H-quinolizine-3-carboxylic acid hydrochloride;

8-((1R*,2S*,6R*)-2-amino-8-azabicyclo[4.3.0]nonan-8-yl))-1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-4-H-9-methyl-4-oxo-quinolizine-3-carboxylic acid hydrochloride;

8-((1R*,2R*,6R*)-2-amino-8-azabicyclo[4.3.0]nonan-8-yl))-1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-4H-9-methyl-4-oxo-quinolizine-3-carboxylic acid hydrochloride;

8-(3-(1-aminoethyl)pyrrolidinyl)-1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-4H-9-methyl-4-oxo-quinolizine-3-carboxylic acid hydrochloride;

(8-(3-(1-amino-1-methylethyl)pyrrolidinyl)-1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-9-methyl-4-oxo-4H-quinolizine-3-carboxylic acid hydrochloride;

(3R,1S)-8-(3-(1-(N-methyl)amino)propyl)pyrrolidinyl)-1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-9-methyl-4-oxo-4H-quinolizine-3-carboxylic acid hydrochloride;

8-(3-aminopiperidinyl)-1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-4H-9-methyl-4-oxo-quinolizine-3-carboxylic acid hydrochloride;

8-(3-(1-aminocyclopropyl)pyrrolidinyl)-1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-9-methyl-4-oxo-4H-quinolizine-3-carboxylic acid hydrochloride;

(3S,1R )-8-(3-(1-aminoethyl)pyrrolidinyl)-1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-9-methyl-4-quinolizine-3-carboxylic acid hydrochloride;

(3R,1S)-8-(3-(1-aminoethyl)pyrrolidinyl)-1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-9-methyl-4-oxo-4H-quinolizine-3-carboxylic acid hydrochloride; and

(3R,1R)-8-(3-(1-aminoethyl)pyrrolidinyl)-1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-9-methyl-4-oxo-4H-quinolizine-3-carboxylic acid hydrochloride;

as well as the pharmaceutically acceptable salts, esters and amides thereof.

Especially preferred among the representative compounds of the present invention are the following:

8-(3(S)-amino-1-pyrrolidinyl)-1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-9-methyl-4-oxo-4H-quinolizine-3-carboxylic acid hydrochloride;

8 -(3-amino-1-pyrrolidinyl)-1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-9-methyl-4-oxo-4H-quinolizine-3-carboxylic acid hydrochloride;

(3R,1S)-8-(3-(1-amino-2-methoxyethyl)pyrrolidinyl)-1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-9-methyl-4-oxo-4H-quinolizine-3-carboxylic acid hydrochloride;

(8-(3-(1-amino-1-methylethyl)pyrrolidinyl)-1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-9-methyl-4-oxo-4H-quinolizine-3-carboxylic acid hydrochloride;

8-(3-(1-aminocyclopropyl)pyrrolidinyl)-1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-9-methyl-4-oxo-4H-quinolizine-3-carboxylic acid hydrochloride; and

(3R,1S)-8-(3-(1-aminoethyl)pyrrolidinyl)-1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-9-methyl-4-oxo-4H-quinolizine-3-carboxylic acid hydrochloride;

as well as the pharmaceutically acceptable salts, esters and amides thereof.

Of the compounds of the present invention, the most preferred is 8-(3(S)-aminopyrrolidinyl)-1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-9-methyl-4-oxo-4H-quinolizine-3-carboxylic acid hydrochloride and its pharmaceutically acceptable salts (hydrochloride and otherwise), esters and amides. This compound is currently regarded as the best mode for carrying out the present invention.

It will be observed above and elsewhere in the disclosure that numerous asymmetric centers may exist in the compounds of the present invention which will be found in the R or S configurations. Except where otherwise noted, the present invention contemplates the various stereoisomers and mixtures thereof.

A number of defined terms are used herein to designate particular elements of the present invention. When so used, the following meanings are intended:

The term "alkanoyl of from one to eight carbons" refers to a radical of the formula --C(O)R¹⁵ where R¹⁵ is hydrogen or an alkyl radical of from one to eight carbon atoms including, but not limited to, acetyl and pivaloyl.

The term "alkyl" refers to saturated, straight- or branched-chain hydrocarbon radicals containing between one and ten carbon atoms including, but not limited to, methyl, ethyl, propyl, isopropyl, n-butyl, tert-butyl and neopentyl.

The terms "alpha-amino acid" and "polypeptide residue" refer, respectively, to a single amino acid and two to five amino acids each joined by amide (peptide) bonds. The amino acids may be any of the naturally-occurring amino acids such as valine, phenylalanine and glycine or synthetic alpha-amino acids such as cyclohexylalanine, and further may be in either the L or D configuration or a mixture of the two isomers. Preferably, amino acid substituents are optically active and have the L configuration.

The term "amino(loweralkyl)" refers to a loweralkyl radical having appended thereto at least one amino substituent which in turn is optionally substituted with one or two loweralkyl radicals or an alpha-amino acid or polypeptide residue. Examples of amino(loweralkyl) groups include aminoethyl, aminomethyl and N,N-dimethylaminoethyl.

The term "aminothioloweralkoxy" refers to a thioloweralkoxy radical having appended thereto an amino group, as for example aminothiomethoxy and 2-aminothioethoxy.

The term "aromatic group" refers to a C6-to-C10 cyclic radical which is aromatic according to Huckel's rule. Examples of aromatic groups include carbocyclic aromatic radicals such as phenyl and naphthyl as well as nitrogen-containing aromatic heterocyclic radicals, defined below.

The term "aryl(loweralkyl)" refers to a loweralkyl radical having appended thereto an aromatic hydrocarbon group, as for example benzyl and phenylethyl.

The term "aryl(loweralkyl)amino" refers to an amino radical having appended thereto an aryl(loweralkyl) group. Examples of aryl(loweralkyl)amino groups include benzylamino and phenylethylamino.

The term "aryl(loweralkyl)oxy" refers to an aryl(loweralkyl) radical which is joined to the rest of the molecule via an ether linkage (i.e., through an oxygen atom). Examples of aryl(loweralkyl)oxy radicals include benzyloxy and phenylethyloxy.

The term "aryloxy" refers to an aromatic hydrocarbon radical which is joined to the rest of the molecule via an ether linkage (i.e., through an oxygen atom), as for example phenoxy.

The term "bicycloalkyl" refers to a radical comprising a bridged, saturated or unsaturated hydrocarbon ring system having between five and nine carbon atoms in which two non-adjacent carbon atoms of a first ring are linked by an alkylene bridge of between one and three additional carbon atoms, the bicycloalkyl radical being optionally substituted with between one and three additional radicals selected from among aryl(loweralkyl), alkoxycarbonyl, loweralkyl, halo(loweralkyl), amino(loweralkyl), hydroxy-substituted loweralkyl, hydroxy, loweralkoxy, halogen, and amino, (loweralkyl)amino or alkanoylamino of from one to eight carbon atoms in which the amino group may be further substituted with alkanoyl of from one to eight carbons, an alpha-amino acid or a polypeptide. Examples of bicycloalkyl radicals include, but are not limited to, norbornyl, bicylo[2.2.1]hept-2-enyl and bicyclo[1.1.1]pentanyl.

The term "bicyclic nitrogen-containing heterocyclic group" refers to a radical comprising a bicyclic ring system in which the the rings are of the (a) fused, (b) bridged or (c) spiro form. Fused-ring bicyclic nitrogen-containing heterocyclic groups are those in which a first nitrogen-containing heterocycle or aromatic heterocycle has fused to it a second saturated or unsaturated carbocyclic or heterocyclic ring of between three and six atoms of which zero, one or two are heteratoms selected from S, O, and N. Both the first and the second ring may be optionally substituted with between one and three additional radicals A² independently selected from among loweralkyl, halo(loweralkyl), hydroxy-substituted loweralkyl, hydroxy, halogen, amino(loweralkyl), alkanoylamino of from one to eight carbons, phenyl and --NR¹⁷ R¹⁸ where R¹⁷ and R¹⁸ are independently hydrogen or loweralkyl or, when one is hydrogen, the other is an alpha-amino acid or a polypeptide residue. Examples of fused-ring bicyclic nitrogen-containing heterocyclic radicals are those having 5:3, 5:4, 5:5, 5:6 and 6:5 ring systems and include, but are not limited to, radicals of the formulae ##STR12##

Bridged-ring bicyclic nitrogen-containing heterocyclic groups are those selected the formulae ##STR13## and unsaturated derivatives thereof, where j and k are independently one, two or three, and A¹ is a carbon atom or a heteroatom selected from S, O and N, optionally substituted at any position with between one and three additional radicals A² is as previously defined.

Spiro-ring bicyclic nitrogen-containing heterocyclic groups are those in which a first nitrogen-containing heterocycle or aromatic heterocycle to which is joined, by a single shared carbon atom, a second carbocyclic or heterocyclic ring of between three and six atoms of which zero, one or two are heteratoms selected from S, O, and N. Either the first or the second ring may be substituted with between one and three additional radicals A², where A² is as previously defined. Examples of spiro-ting bicyclic nitrogen-containing heterocyclic radicals include, but are not limited to, those having the formulae ##STR14##

The term "cyclic ether" refers to a 4- to 6-membered monocyclic hydrocarbon radical containing an oxygen ring atom and joined to the rest of the molecule via any of the carbon atoms including, but not limited to, oxetane.

The term "cycloalkenyl of from four to eight carbons" refers to a mono-unsaturated monocyclic hydrocarbon radical having from four to eight carbon atoms in the ring, including, but not limited to, cyclobutenyl, cyclopentenyl, cyclohexenyl and cycloheptenyl, and optionally substituted with between one and three additionals radicals selected from among aryl(loweralkyl), alkoxycarbonyl, loweralkyl, halo(loweralkyl), amino(loweralkyl), hydroxy-substituted loweralkyl, hydroxy, loweralkoxy, halogen, amino, loweralkylamino, and amino, (loweralkyl)amino or alkanoylamino of from one to eight carbon atoms in which the amino group may be further substituted with alkanoyl of from one to eight carbons, an alpha-amino acid or a polypeptide.

The term "cycloalkyl of from three to eight carbons" refers to a saturated monocyclic hydrocarbon radical having from three to eight carbon atoms in the ring and optionally substituted with between one and three additional radicals selected from among aryl(loweralkyl), alkoxycarbonyl, loweralkyl, halo(loweralkyl), amino(loweralkyl), hydroxy-substituted loweralkyl, hydroxy, loweralkoxy, halogen, and amino, (loweralkyl)amino or alkanoylamino of from one to eight carbon atoms in which the amino group may be further substituted with alkanoyl of from one to eight carbons, an alpha-amino acid or a polypeptide. Examples of cycloalkyl radicals include, but are not limited to, cyclopropyl, cyclobutyl, cyclopentyl, cyclohexyl, cycloheptyl, 1-fluoro-cyclopropyl, 2-fluorocyclopropyl and 2-aminocyclopropyl.

The term "cycloalkyl(loweralkyl)" refers to a loweralkyl radical having appended thereto a cycloalkyl radical of from three to eight carbon atoms, which cycloalkyl radical may be optionally substituted as described above.

The term "fused" as used herein refers to two cyclic groups having two adjacent ring atoms in common.

The terms "halo" and "halogen" refer to a monovalent radical selected from among chloro (Cl), bromo (Br), fluoro (F) and iodo (I).

The term "halo(loweralkyl)" refers to a loweralkyl radical having appended thereto between one and three halogen atoms. Examples of halo(loweralkyl) radicals include fluoromethyl, trifluoromethyl, 1-fluoroethyl, 2-fluoroethyl and 1,2-difluoroethyl.

The term "halo(loweralkyl)amino(loweralkyl)" refers to an amino(loweralkyl) radical having appended thereto a halo(loweralkyl) group, as for example 2-fluoroethylaminomethyl.

The term "halo-substituted nitrogen-containing aromatic heterocycle" refers to a nitrogen-containing aromatic heterocycle radical having appended thereto between one and three halogen atoms including, but not limited to, 5-fluoro-2-pyrimidyl.

The term "hydroxy-substituted loweralkyl" refers to a loweralkyl radical having appended thereto between one and three hydroxyl groups, as for example hydroxymethyl and 2-hydroxyethyl.

The term "hydroxy-substituted (loweralkyl)amino" refers to a (loweralkyl)amino radical having appended thereto between one and three hydroxyl groups, as for example hydroxymethylamino and 2-hydroxyethylamino.

The term "imino" refers to a divalent radical of the formula ═N--OH.

The term "loweralkenyl" refers to a straight- or branched-chain hydrocarbon radical containing between two and six carbon atoms and possessing at least one carbon-carbon double bond. Examples of loweralkenyl radicals include vinyl, allyl, 2- or 3-butenyl, 2-,3- or 4-pentenyl, 2-,3-,4- or 5-hexenyl and isomeric forms thereof.

The term "loweralkoxy" refers to a loweralkyl radical which is appended to the rest of the molecule via an ether linkage (i.e., through an oxygen atom), as for example methoxy, ethoxy, propoxy, tert-butoxy, pentyloxy, hexyloxy, isomeric forms thereof and the like.

The term "loweralkoxycarbonyl" refers to a radical of the formula --C(O)R²⁵ wherein R²⁵ is a loweralkoxy group, as for example ethoxycarbonyl and methoxycarbonyl.

The term "loweralkoxy(loweralkoxy)(loweralkyl)" refers to a loweralkoxy(loweralkyl) radical having appended thereto a loweralkoxy group, as for example methoxymethoxymethyl and ethoxymethoxymethyl.

The term "loweralkoxy(loweralkyl)" refers to a loweralkyl radical having appended thereto a loweralkoxy group and optionally substituted with an additional amino radical, as for example methoxyethyl, ethoxymethyl and 1-amino-2-methoxyethyl.

The term "loweralkyl" refers to an alkyl radical containing one to six carbon atoms including, but not limited to, methyl, ethyl, propyl, isopropyl, n-butyl, tert-butyl and neopentyl.

The term "(loweralkyl)amino" refers to an amino radical substituted with between one and three loweralkyl radicals including, but not limited to, methylamino, ethylamino, dimethylamino, propylamino and ethhylmethylamino.

The term "loweralkynyl" refers to a straight- or branched-chain hydrocarbon radical containing between two and six carbon atoms and possessing at least one carbon-carbon triple bond. Examples of loweralkynyl radicals include ethynyl, 2-hexyn-1-yl, 3,3-dimethyl-1-butyn-1-yl and 3-methylbutyn-3-yl.

The term "nitrogen-containing aromatic heterocycle" refers to a monocyclic aromatic radical having from five to seven ring atoms of which one ring atom is nitrogen; zero, one or two ring atoms are additional heteroatoms independently selected from S, and N; and the remaining ring atoms are carbon, the radical being joined to the rest of the molecule via any of the ring atoms. Examples of nitrogen-containing aromatic heterocycles include pyridine, pyrazine, pyrimidine, pyrrole, pyrazole, imidazole, thiazole, oxazole, isooxazole, thiadiazole, oxadiazole and substituted derivatives thereof.

The term "nitrogen-containing heterocycle" refers to a monocyclic radical having from four to seven ring atoms of which one is nitrogen; zero, one or two are additional heteroatoms independently selected from S, O and N; and the remainder are carbon, the radical being joined to the rest of the molecule via any of the ring atoms and being optionally substituted, either on a nitrogen or a carbon atom, by an additional radical selected from among aryl(loweralkyl), alkoxycarbonyl, loweralkyl, halo(loweralkyl), amino(loweralkyl), hydroxy-substituted loweralkyl, hydroxy, loweralkoxy, halogen, amino, loweralkylamino, and amino, (loweralkyl)amino or alkanoylamino of from one to eight carbon atoms in which the amino group may be further substituted with alkanoyl of from one to eight carbons, an alpha-amino acid or a polypeptide. Examples of nitrogen-containing heterocycles include pyrrolidine, isooxazolidine, oxazolidine, piperidine, piperazine, morpholine, thiomorpholine, aziridine and azetidine.

The term "pharmaceutically acceptable cation" refers to a positively-charged inorganic or organic ion that is generally considered suitable for human consumption. Examples of pharmaceutically acceptable cations are hydrogen, alkali metal (lithium, sodium and potassium), magnesium, calcium, ferrous, ferric, ammonium, alkylammonium, dialkylammonium, trialkylammonium, tetraalkylammonium, diethanolammmonium, triethanolammonium, and guanidinium ions, and protonated forms of lysine, procaine and choline. Cations may be interchanged by methods known in the art, such as ion exchange. Where compounds of the present invention are prepared in the carboxylic acid form (that is, where R₄ is hydrogen) addition of a base form of the cation, (such as a hydroxide or a free amine) will yield the appropriate cationic form.

By "pharmaceutically acceptable salts, esters and amides", as of the compounds of formula I, is meant those carboxylate salts, amino acid addition salts, esters and amides which are, within the scope of sound medical judgement, suitable for use in contact with the tissues of humans and lower animals without undue toxicity, irritation, allergic response and the like, commensurate with a reasonable benefit/risk ratio, and effective for their intended use, as well as the zwitterionic forms thereof.

Pharmaceutically acceptable salts are well known in the art. For example, S. M Berge et al. describe pharmaceutically acceptable salts in detail in J. Pharmaeutical Sciences, 66:1-19 (1977). Examples of pharmaceutically acceptable, nontoxic acid addition salts are salts of an amino group formed with inorganic acids such as hydrochloric acid, hydrobromic acid, phosphoric acid, sulfuric acid and perchloric acid or with organic acids such as acetic acid, oxalic acid, maleic acid, tartaric acid, citric acid, succinic acid or malonic acid or by using other methods used in the an such as ion exchange. Other pharmaceutically acceptable salts include nitrate, bisulfate, borate, formate, butyrate, valerate, 3-phenylpropionate, camphorate, adipate, benzoate, oleate, palmitate, stearate, laurate, lactate, fumarate, ascorbate, aspartate, nicotinate, p-toluenesulfonate, camphorsulfonate, methanesulfonate, 2-hydroxyethanesulfonate, gluconate, glucoheptonate, lactobionate, glycerophosphate, pectinate, lauryl sulfate and the like or metal salts such as sodium, potassium, magnesium or calcium salts or amino salts such as ammonium, triethylamine salts and the like, all of which may be prepared according to conventional methods.

Examples of pharmaceutically acceptable, non-toxic esters of the present invention include C1-to-C6 alkyl esters and C5-to-C7 cycloalkyl esters, although C1-to-C4 alkyl esters are preferred. Esters of the compounds of formula I may be prepared according to conventional methods.

Examples of pharmaceutically acceptable, non-toxic amides of the present invention include amides derived from ammonia, primary C1-to-C6 alkyl amines and secondary C1-to-C6 dialkyl amines. In the case of secondary amines, the amine may also be in the form of a 5- or 6-membered heterocycle containing one nitrogen atom. Amides derived from ammonia, C1-to-C3 alkyl primary amides and C1-to-C2 dialkyl secondary amides are preferred. Amides of the compounds of formula I may be prepared according to conventional methods. It is intended that amides of the present invention include amino acid and peptide derivatives of the compounds of formula I as well.

As used herein, the term "pharmaceutically acceptable carrier" means a non-toxic, inert solid, semi-solid or liquid filler, diluent, encapsulating material or formulation auxiliary of any type. Some examples of the materials that can serve as pharmaceutically acceptable carriers are sugars, such as lactose, glucose and sucrose; starches such as corn starch and potato starch; cellulose and its derivatives such as sodium carboxymethyl cellulose, ethyl cellulose and cellulose acetate; powdered tragacanth; malt; gelatin; talc; excipients such as cocoa butter and suppository waxes; oils such as peanut oil, cottonseed oil, safflower oil, sesame oil, olive oil, corn oil and soybean oil; glycols, such as propylene glycol; polyols such as glycerin, sorbitol, mannitol and polyethylene glycol; esters such as ethyl oleate and ethyl laurate; agar; buffering agents such as magnesium hydroxide and aluminum hydroxide; alginic acid; pyrogen-free water; isotonic saline: Ringer's solution; ethyl alcohol and phosphate buffer solutions, as well as other non-toxic compatible substances used in pharmaceutical formulations. Wetting agents, emulsifiers and lubricants such as sodium lauryl sulfate and magnesium stearate, as well as coloring agents, releasing agents, coating agents, sweetening, flavoring and perfuming agents, and preservatives can also be present in the composition, according to the judgement of the formulator.

The term "prodrug", as of the compounds of formula I, refers to derivative compounds that are rapidly transformed in vivo to yield the parent compound of the formula I, as for example by hydrolysis in blood. T. Higuchi and V. Stella provide a thorough discussion of the prodrug concept in "Pro-drugs as Novel Delivery Systems", Vol 14 of the A.C.S. Symposium Series, American Chemical Society (1975). Examples of esters useful as prodrugs for compounds containing carboxyl groups can be found on pages 14-21 of "Bioreversible Carriers in Drug Design: Theory and Application", edited by E. B. Roche, Pergamon Press: New York (1987). It is intended that these references, and any others cited throughout this specification, are incorporated herein by reference.

The term "prodrug ester group" refers to any of several ester-forming groups that are hydrolyzed under physiological conditions. Examples of prodrug ester groups include pivoyloxymethyl, acetoxymethyl, phthalidyl, indanyl and methoxymethyl, as well as other such groups known in the art, including a (5-R-2-oxo-1,3-dioxolen-4-yl)methyl group. Other examples of prodrug ester groups can be found in the book "Pro-drugs as Novel Delivery Systems", by Higuchi and Stella, cited above.

The term "protecting group" is well-known in the art and refers to substituents on functional groups of compounds undergoing chemical transformation which prevent undesired reactions and degradations during a synthesis; see, for example, T. H. Greene, "Protective Groups in Organic Synthesis", John Wiley & Sons, New York (1981).

The term "substituted phenyl" refers to a benzene ring having between one and five non-hydrogen substituents, each independently selected from among halogen, hydroxy, loweralkoxy, loweralkyl, hydroxy-substituted loweralkyl, amino, (loweralkyl)amino, amino(loweralkyl) and nitrogen-containing heterocycle. Examples of substituted phenyl radicals include 2-fluorophenyl, 4-fluorophenyl and 2,4-difluorophenyl.

The term "thioloweralkoxy" refers to a radical of the formula --SR³⁵ where R³⁵ is a loweralkyl group including, but not limited to, thiomethoxy and thioethoxy.

The term "thioloweralkoxy(loweralkyl)" refers to a loweralkyl radical having appended thereto a thioloweralkoxy group including, but not limited to, thiomethoxymethyl and thiomethoxyethyl.

According to the methods of treatment of the present invention, the compounds of the invention may be administered alone or in combination or in concurrent therapy with other agents. When utilizing the compounds of the present invention for antimicrobial therapy, the specific therapeutically effective dose level for any particular patient will depend upon a variety of factors including the disorder being treated and the severity of the disorder; activity of the particular compound used; the specific composition employed; the age, body weight, general health, sex and diet of the patient; the time of administration, route of administration, and rate of excretion of the specific compound employed; the duration of the treatment; drugs used in combination or coincidently with the specific compound employed; and like factors well known in the medical arts.

The total daily dose of the compounds of this invention administered to a host in single or in divided doses can be in amounts, as for example from 0.1 to 200 mg/kg body weight or more usually from 0.25 to 100 mg/kg body weight. Single dose compositions may contain such amounts or submultiples thereof as make up the daily dose.

According to the pharmaceutical compositions of the present invention, the compounds of the invention may be administered orally, parenterally, by inhalation spray, rectally, or topically in unit dosage formulations containing conventional nontoxic pharmaceutically acceptable carriers, adjuvants, diluents and/or vehicles as desked. The term "parenteral" as used herein includes subcutaneous injections, intravenous, intramuscular, intrasternal injection or infusion techniques.

Injectable preparations, as for example sterile injectable aqueous or oleaginous suspensions, may be formulated according to the known an using suitable dispersing or wetting agents and suspending agents. The sterile injectable preparation may also be a sterile injectable solution or suspension in a nontoxic parenterally acceptable diluent or solvent, as for example as a solution in 1,3-butanediol. Among the acceptable vehicles and solvents that may be employed are water, Ringer's solution, U.S.P. and isotonic sodium chloride solution. In addition, sterile, fixed oils are conventionally employed as a solvent or suspending medium. For this purpose any bland fixed oil can be employed including synthetic mono- or diglycerides. In addition, fatty acids such as oleic acid are used in the preparation of injectables.

In order to prolong the effect of a drug, it is often desirable to slow the absorption of a drug from subcutaneous or intramuscular injection. The most common way to accomplish this is to inject a suspension of crystalline or amorphous material with poor water solubility. The rate of absorption of the drug becomes dependent on the rate of dissolution of the drug which is, in turn, dependent on the physical state of the drug, for example, the crystal size and the crystalline form. Another approach to delaying absorption of a drug is to administer the drug as a solution or suspension in oil. Injectable depot forms can also be made by forming microcapsule matrices of drugs and biodegradable polymers such as polylactide-polyglycolide. Depending on the ratio of drug to polymer and the composition of the polymer, the rate of drug release can be controlled. Examples of other biodegradable polymers include polyorthoesters and polyanhydrides. Depot injectables can also be made by entrapping the drug in liposomes or microemulsions which are compatible with body tissues.

Suppositories for rectal or vaginal administration of the drug can be prepared by mixing the drug with a suitable nonirritating excipient such as cocoa butter and polyethylene glycol which are solid at ordinary temperature but will melt in the rectum or in the vagina and release the drug.

Solid dosage forms for oral administration may include capsules, tablets, pills, powders, prills and granules. In such solid dosage forms the active compound may be admixed with at least one inert diluent such as sucrose, lactose or starch. Such dosage forms may also comprise, as is normal practice, additional substances other than inert diluents, e.g., tableting lubricants and other tableting aids such as magnesium stearate and microcrystalline cellulose. In the case of capsules, tablets and pills, the dosage forms may also comprise buffering agents. Tablets and pills can additionally be prepared with enteric coatings and other release-controlling coatings.

Liquid dosage forms for oral administration may include pharmaceutically acceptable emulsions, microemulsions, solutions, suspensions, syrups and elixirs containing inert diluents commonly used in the art such as water. Such compositions may also comprise adjuvants, such as wetting agents; emulsifying and suspending agents; and sweetening, flavoring and perfuming agents.

If desired, the compounds of the present invention can be incorporated into slow release or targeted delivery systems such as polymer matrices, liposomes and microspheres. They may be sterilized, for example, by filtration through a bacteria-retaining filter, or by incorporating sterilizing agents in the form of sterile solid compositions which can dissolve in sterile water, or some other sterile injectable medium immediately before use.

The active compounds can also be in micro-encapsulated form with one or more excipients as noted above.

Dosage forms for topical or transdermal administration of a compound of this invention further include ointments, pastes, creams, lotions, gels, powders, solutions, sprays, inhalants or patches. The active component is admixed under sterile conditions with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier and any needed preservatives or buffers as may be required. Ophthalmic formulations, ear drops, eye ointments, powders and solutions are also contemplated as being within the scope of this invention.

The ointments, pastes, creams and gels may contain, in addition to an active compound of this invention, excipients such as animal and vegetable fats, oils, waxes, paraffins, starch, tragacanth, cellulose derivatives, polyethylene glycols, silicones, bentonites, silicic acid, talc and zinc oxide, or mixtures thereof.

Powders and sprays can contain, in addition to the compounds of this invention, excipients such as lactose, talc, silicic acid, aluminum hydroxide, calcium silicates and polyamide powder, or mixtures of these substances. Sprays can additionally contain customary propellants such as chlorofluorohydrocarbons or substitutes therefor.

Transdermal patches have the added advantage of providing controlled delivery of a compound to the body. Such dosage forms can be made by dissolving or dispersing the compound in the proper medium. Absorption enhancers can also be used to increase the flux of the compound across the skin. The rate can be controlled by either providing a rate controlling membrane or by dispersing the compound in a polymer matrix or gel.

A further possibility for delivery and/or utilization of the compounds of the present invention is by chemical conjugation of the compounds with other antibacterials such as beta-lactams. Similar dual-action conjugates (between beta-lactams and quinolones) are proposed in the published European patent application No. 597 303 of Dax et al. (published on May 18, 1994) and the published international patent application No. PCT/US 92/08246 of White et al. (Publication No. WO 93/07154, published on Apr. 15, 1993). In the manner suggested by these references, a carbon-nitrogen bond or other covalent link may be formed between, for example, either an amino substituent at the C-8 position or a carboxylic acid group at the C-3 position of a compound of the present invention, and an alkyl or other group of a beta-lactam.

In general, the compounds of the present invention are synthesized according to reaction Schemes I through XVI presented below, in which R¹ through R¹⁶, A, X, Y and Z correspond to the groups defined in connection with formula (I), R is a loweralkyl group, X is a halogen atom, P is a protecting group and L is a suitable leaving group, as for example a halogen atom.

Certain abbreviations are used repeatedly in the specification which follows. These include: BOC for t-butoxycarbonyl; (BOC)₂ for di-t-butyl dicarbonate; CBZ for benzyloxycarbonyl; DMF for dimethyl formamide; DMSO for dimethyl sulfoxide; HRMS for high resolution mass spectroscopy; LAH for lithium aluminum hydride; LDA for lithium diethyl amide; RaNi for Raney Nickel; and THF for tetrahydrofuran.

For the preparation of the compounds of formula (I) which are alpha-amino acid or peptide derivatives of amine groups at R², the condensation of the amino group with amino acids and peptides may be effected in accordance with conventional condensation methods such as the azide method, the mixed acid anhydride method, the DCC (dicyclohexylcarbodiimide) method, the active ester method (p-nitrophenyl ester method, N-hydroxysuccinic acid imide ester method, cyanomethyl ester method and the like), the Woodward reagent K method, the DCC-HOBT (1-hydroxy-benzotriazole) method and the like. Classical methods for amino acid condensation reactions are described in "Peptide Synthesis", Second Edition, M. Bodansky, Y. S. Klausner and M. A. Ondetti (1976). It is contemplated that the amino acid coupling reaction could be carried out before or after the amino-containing group is incorporated into the compound by displacement of the 7-fluorine atom of the appropriate intermediate.

As in conventional peptide synthesis, branched chain amino and carboxyl groups at alpha and omega positions in amino acids may be protected and deprotected if necessary. The protecting groups for amino groups which can be used involve, for example, benzyloxycarbonyl (Z), o-chloro-benzyloxycarbonyl((2-Cl)Z), p-nitrobenzyloxycarbonyl (Z(NO2)), p-methoxybenzyloxycarbonyl (Z(OMe)), t-butoxycarbonyl (Boc), t-amyloxycarbonyl (Aoc), isobomealoxycarbonyl, adamantyloxycarbonyl (Adoc), 2-(4-biphenyl)-2-propyloxy carbonyl (Bpoc), 9-fluorenyl-methoxycarbonyl (Fmoc), methylsulfonylethoxy carbonyl (Msc), trifluoroacetyl, phthalyl, formyl, 2-nitrophenylsulfenyl (Nps), diphenylphosphinothioyl (Ppt) and dimethylphosphino-thioyl (Mpt).

The examples of protecting groups for carboxyl groups involve, for example, benzyl ester (OBzl), cyclohexyl ester, 4-nitrobenzyl ester (OBzlNO2), t-butyl ester (OtBu), 4-pyridylmethyl ester (OPic) and the like.

In the course of the synthesis of certain of the compounds of the present invention, specific amino acids having functional groups other than amino and carboxyl groups in the branched chain such as arginine, cysteine, serine and the like may be protected, if necessary, with suitable protecting groups. It is preferable that, for example, the guanidino group (NG) in arginine be protected with nitro, p-toluenesulfonyl (Tos), benzyloxycarbonyl (Z), adamantyloxycarbonyl (Adoc), p-methoxybenzenesulfonyl, 4-methoxy-2,6-dimethylbenzenesulfonyl (Mts) or the like; that the thiol group in cysteine be protected with benzyl, p-methoxybenzyl, triphenylmethyl, acetamidomethyl, ethylcarbamyl, 4-methylbenzyl (4-MeBzl), 2,4,6,-trimethylbenzyl (Tmb) or the like; and that the hydroxy group in serine may be protected with benzyl (Bzl), t-butyl, acetyl, tetrahydropyranyl (THP) or the like. ##STR15##

In accordance with reaction Scheme I, illustrated above, an alpha-halo acetate derivative of formula 1, such as ethyl 2-fluoroacetate, is condensed with a formate ester of formula 2 in the presence of a suitable base, as for example sodium ethoxide, in an inert solvent such as diethyl ether to to give an enolate compound of formula 3. Compounds of formula 3 are, in turn, converted to compounds of formula 5 by condensation with an amidine derivative of formula 4, in which R¹ is an electron withdrawing group such as phenyl, trifluoromethyl, cyano, perfluoroalkyl, vinyl, substituted vinyl, fluorine, nitro, acetylene, substituted acetylene, alkoxycarbonyl, or a nitrogen-containing aromatic heterocycle. Compounds of formula 5 are reacted with an alkoxymethylene malonate derivative of formula 8 in the presence of a suitable strong base, for example lithium diisopropylamide (LDA) or n-butyl lithium, preferably at a temperature below 0° C., and conveniently at -78° C. to afford the compounds of formula 9A.

The compounds of formula 9A are cyclized in the presence of a base, as for example DBU or piperidine, or in the presence of an acid, such as sulfuric acid, in a solvent such as toluene, THF, ethanol or chlorobenzene, or by heating the compound in a solvent, as for example xylene, diglyme, triglyme, sulfolane or Dowtherm A® (a eutectic mixture of biphenyl and diphenyl ether) at a temperature greater than 120° C., to give the compounds of formula 10C. The esters 10C are converted into the esters 11A via transesterification with an alcohol suitable for selective hydrolysis, such as benzyl alcohol or 2-(trimethylsilyl)ethanol (TMSE), in the presence of a catalyst, as for example titanium tetraethoxide.

The 2-hydroxy compounds of formula 11A are converted to the corresponding halo-derivatives of formula 12A by treatment with a halogenating agent, for example phosphorous oxychloride to afford the chloro derivative, optionally in an inert solvent at a temperature between about 20° C. and 145° C., depending on the halogenating agent and the boiling point of the solvent if one is used, and conveniently at room temperature. The leaving group L in the compounds of formula 12A is then displaced by a nucleophile such as a nucleophilic amine, for example N-methylpiperazine or 2-methylpiperazine, to give the compounds of formula 13A. The reaction may be conducted at a temperature from about 20° C. to about 130° C. in a suitable organic solvent such as pyridine, methylene chloride, chloroform or 1-methyl-2-pyrrolidinone. It is desirable to carry out the reaction in the presence of an acid-acceptor such as triethylamine, potassium carbonate and the like, at a molar ratio of 1.0 to 2.0 moles of the acid acceptor per mole of compound of the formula 6. The amine can also be used as an acid acceptor in which case two or more equivalents of this reagent are used.

The benzyl ester group of compounds of formula 13A is then removed by hydrogenolysis when R^(*) is benzyl, or with tetrabutylammonium fluoride when R^(*) is TMSE, to afford a compound of formula I.

In accordance with Scheme II above, the substituted acetonitrile compounds of formula 4B, where R¹ is an alkyl, cycloalkyl, halo(loweralkyl) group or a (loweralkyl)amino group protected with a protecting group such as benzyloxycarbonyl, or may be an electron withdrawing group as described above for Scheme I, are reacted with diethyl carbonate and sodium hydride in an inert organic solvent, such as toluene, THF or the like, to give the substituted cyanoacetic acid ester of formula 5B. The cyano group of the compounds of formula 5B is then reacted with an inorganic acid, such as hydrochloric acid, in the presence of one equivalent of anhydrous alcohol, such as ethanol, followed by reaction with ammonia to give the substituted amidine ester of formula 6B, which is then condensed with an enolate compound of formula 7B, prepared in a manner similar to compounds of formula 3 in Scheme I, in the presence of a suitable base, for example triethylamine, in a polar solvent such as methanol to give the substituted hydroxypyrimidine ester compounds of formula 8B. The ester function of the compounds of formula 8B is converted into an aidehyde function by reduction, for example with a hindered aluminum hydride, such as diisobutylaluminum hydride or LiAlH(O-t-butyl)₃, or with N,N-dimethyl-chloromethyleneiminium chloride in pyridine or diaminoaluminum hydride to produce a compound of formula 9B. This reaction may be conducted at a temperature below -20° C., and conveniently at -78° C. in the presence of a aprotic solvent such as hexane, toluene, methylene chloride or THF.

The aldehyde compounds of formula 9B are reacted with a malonic acid diester, such as diethyl malonate, dibenzyl malonate, t-butyl malonate or di-t-butyl malonate, in the presence of a suitable base such as piperidine and a catalytic amount of an acid, such as acetic acid or sulfuric acid, in a polar solvent, such as ethanol, to afford the pyridopyrimidine compounds of formula 10B. The compounds of formula 10B are reacted with a suitable halogenating agent such as phosphoryl chloride at room temperature to afford the compounds of formula 11B. The halo group is displaced as discussed in reaction Scheme I to afford the compounds of formula 12B, which are in turn converted into the compounds of formula I as described in Scheme I for the conversion of compounds of formula 10 into compounds of formula I.

According to reaction Scheme III illustrated above, 2-picoline-N-oxide is converted to a mixture of compounds of formulae 22 and 23 by treatment with a halogenating agent, for example phosphorus oxychloride, optionally in an inert solvent. The reaction may be run at a temperature between about 25° C. and 125° C., depending on the halogenating agent selected. When the halogenating agent is phosphorus oxychloride the reaction temperature is preferably between 60° C. and 120° C. A compound of formula 23 is, in turn, reacted with an alkoxymethylene malonate derivative of formula 8 in the presence of a suitably strong and hindered base, for example lithium diisopropylamide (LDA), preferably at a temperature below 0° C., and conveniently at -78° C. to afford the compounds of formula 24. Compounds of formula 24 are cyclized by heating the compound in a solvent with a boiling point greater than 120° C., for example xylene, diglyme, triglyme, sulfolane or Dowtherm A® (a eutectic mixture of biphenyl and diphenyl ether), to afford compounds of formula 25. The leaving group in the 8-position of the quinolizinone compound of formula 25 is then displaced using 3-aminopyrrolidine with the primary amino group protected, for example with t-butoxycarbonyl. The protecting group is then removed to give the compounds of formula 26.

The esters of formula 26 are than converted to the carboxylic acids of formula III as described in Scheme 1 for the conversion of compounds of formula 10 to compounds of formula I.

Alternately, compounds of formula 23 are converted to compounds of formula 27, wherein R¹ is alkyl, cycloalkyl or carbocyclic aryl(loweralkyl), by treatment with an alkyl, cycloalkyl or carbocyclic aryl(loweralkyl) halide in the presence of a suitable base such as LDA. Compounds of formula 23 are converted to compounds of formula 27, wherein R¹ is a phenyl group as defined herein or an alkylamino group by conversion to the corresponding halomethyl compound and treatment of the halomethyl compound with an aryl metal compound such as phenyllithium as described above, or with an alkylamine such as methylamine as shown in reaction Scheme VA. The compounds of formula 27 are converted to the compounds of formula 29 by the sequence of reactions described above for the conversion of compounds of formula 25. The leaving group in the 8-position of the quinolizinone compound of formula 29 is then displaced, for example by a nucleophilic amine such as N-methylpiperazine or 2-methylpiperazine, to give the the compounds of formula 30. The reaction may be conducted at a temperature from about 20° C. to about 130° C. in a suitable organic solvent such as pyridine, methylene chloride, chloroform or 1-methyl-2-pyrrolidinone. It is desirable to carry out the reaction in the presence of an acid-acceptor such as triethylamine, potassium carbonate and the like, at a molar ratio of 1.0 to 2.0 moles of the acid acceptor per mole of compound of the formula29. The amine can also be used as an acid acceptor in which case two or more equivalents of this reagent are used.

In the case where R² is a phenyl group as defined herein, compounds of formula 30 are formed by coupling the compound of formula 29 with an aryl metal compound, for example phenyllithium, to replace the 8-leaving group with an unsubstituted phenyl group. The coupling reaction is carried in a reaction-inert solvent, i.e., a solvent which does not interfere with the coupling reaction of the aryl metal compound with a compound of formula29. Suitable reaction-inert solvents include ethers, for example diethyl ether, dimethoxyethane and tetrahydrofuran (THF). Co-solvents may be used with ethers if desired. These co-solvents may be benzene, toluene, tetramethylethyleneamine (TMEDA) and hexamethyl-phosphorarnide (HMPA). The aryl metal compounds may be prepared by known methods. For example, they may be prepared by direct lithium-halogen exchange of the corresponding aryl halide using n-butyl-, sec-butyl- or t-butyl-lithium followed by transmetallation by a wide variety of salts by known methods such as described by E. Negishi in "Organometallics in Organic Sysnthesis", Vol. 1, page 104.

According to Scheme IV A illustrated above, a compound of formula 31 is treated with a malononic acid ester, for example diethyl malonate, in the presence of a suitable base such as sodium hydride in a polar nonprotic solvent such as an ether, for example diethyl ether or THF, to afford a compound of formula 32. Compounds of formula 32 are, in turn, decarboxylated, for example by heating them in strong mineral acid such as aqueous sulfuric acid, to afford the compounds of formula 33. The nitro-compound of formula 33 is reduced to the corresponding amino-compound of formula 34. The nitro group may be reduced by catalytic hydrogenation using standard techniques or by any of a variety of known reducing agents such as using a metal, for example zinc, tin or iron, in the presence of a mineral acid, usually hydrochloric acid. The amino-compound of formula 34 is converted to the corresponding fluoro-compound of formula 35 by treatment with ethyl nitrite and tetrafluoroboric acid, followed by treatment with potassium fluoride. The compound of formula 35 is then converted into the corresponding N-oxide of formula 36 by oxidation, for example using peracetic acid. The reaction is carried out in the range from about 20° C. up to the reflux temperature of the solvent employed, preferably at about 50° C. The compound of formula 36 is nitrated to afford compounds of formula 37. The nitration reaction can be carried out using a variety of known nitrating agents, for example a mixture of nitric acid and sulfuric acid or a mixture of sulfuric acid and potassium nitrate, or by using nitronium salts such as nitronium trifluoromethanesulfonate. The nitro compound of formula 37 is, in turn, converted to the corresponding halo compound of formula 38 by treatment with mineral acid at ambient or elevated temperature as desired. For example, the compound of formula 37 is treated with aqueous hydrochloric acid at a temperature of about 100°-120° C. to afford the compound of formula 38 wherein L is Cl. The compound of formula 38 is, in turn converted to the compound of formula IV A 1 by reduction, for example using a metal such as iron or zinc in the presence of an acid such as acetic acid. The compound of formula IV A 1 is, in turn, converted to the compound of formula IV A2 by treatment with a suitable base, such as LDA, followed by treatment with a halogenating agent, for example N-chloro or N-bromo succinimide. Alternately, the compounds of formula IV A1 are converted to compounds of formula IV A3, wherein R¹ is alkyl, cycloalkyl or carbocyclic aryl(loweralkyl), by treatment with an alkyl, cycloalkyl or carbocyclic aryl(loweralkyl) halide in the presence of a suitable base such as LDA. The compounds of formula IV A3 are further treated with a a suitable base, such as LDA, followed by treatment with a halogenating agent, for example N-chloro or N-bromo succinimide to afford the compounds of formula IV A4. Compounds of formulae IV A 1-IV A4 are key intermediates used in the synthesis of quinolizinone compounds.

According to Schemes IV B and IV C illustrated above, the compounds of formulae IV A3 and IV A4 are converted to the quinolizinone compounds of formula IV B and IV C, respectively, by the following series of reactions: (1) reaction with an alkoxymethylene malonate derivative of formula 8 in the presence of a suitably strong and hindered base, for example lithium diisopropylamide (LDA), preferably at a temperature below 0° C., and conveniently at -78° C., to afford the compounds of formulae 39 and 42, respectively (2) cyclization as discussed in reaction Scheme III, to afford the compounds of formulae 40 and 43, respectively (3) displacement of the leaving group in the 8-position as discussed in reaction Scheme III to afford the compounds of formulae 41 and 44, respectively and (4) hydrolysis or hydrogenolysis as discussed in reaction Scheme III of the carboxylic acid ester to the corresponding carboxylic acids of formulae IV B and IV C, respectively.

According to Scheme V A illustrated above, compounds of formula IV A1 are treated with a halogenating agent under suitable conditions for generating halogen radicals, for example using N-bromo- or N-chlorosuccinimide in the presence of a free radical initiator such as AIBN to afford the compounds of formula 45. The halogen on the alpha carbon atom is then displaced by a nucleophile, for example an alkoxide to give the compounds of formula 51 or an amine to give the compounds of formula 46. The amine function is protected during synthesis by converting it to the corresponding formamidine function affording compounds of formula 47. Compounds of formula 47 are reacted with an alkoxymethylene malonate derivative of formula 8 in the presence of a suitably strong and hindered base, for example lithium diisopropylamide (LDA), preferably at a temperature below 0° C., and conveniently at -78° C. The formamidine group is then removed by reaction with hydrazine and acetic acid to afford the compounds of formula 48. The compounds of formula 48 are cyclized as discussed in reaction Scheme III, to afford the compounds of formula 49. The leaving group, L, is then displaced as discussed in reaction Scheme III to afford the compounds of formula 50. The compounds of formula 50 are, in turn, converted to the compounds of formula V A1 as discussed in reaction Scheme I.

The compounds of formula 51 are converted to the compounds of formula V A2 by the following series of reactions: (1) reaction with an alkoxymethylene malonate derivative of formula 8 in the presence of a suitably strong and hindered base, for example lithium diisopropylamide (LDA), preferably at a temperature below 0° C., and conveniently at -78° C., to afford the compounds of formula 52 (2) cyclization as discussed in reaction Scheme III, to afford the compounds of formula 53 (3) displacement of the leaving group in the 8-position as discussed in reaction Scheme III to afford the compounds of formula 54 and (4) conversion of the carboxylic acid ester to the corresponding carboxylic acids of formula V A2.

According to reaction Scheme V B illustrated above, compounds of formula IV A2 are converted to compounds of formulae V B1 and V B2 by the same procedures discussed in reaction Scheme V A for the conversion of compounds of formula W A1 to compounds of formulae V A1 and V A2.

According to reaction Scheme VI illustrated above, perfluoroinated pyridine is converted to the compound of formula 66 by the procedures described in reaction Scheme IV A for the preparation of compounds of formula 33. Compounds of formula 66 are, in turn, converted to the compounds of formula VI A and VI B by the series of reactions discussed in reaction Scheme III for the conversion of compounds of formula 23 to compounds of formula III.

According to reaction Scheme VII illustrated above, compounds of formula IV A2 are reacted with a protected alcohol of formula 71, in the presence of a suitable base such as LDA, to afford compounds of formula 72. The hydroxy protecting group is preferably a THP (tetrahydopyranyl) ether group. The compounds of formula 72 are, in turn, deprotected by standard methods to afford the compounds of formula 73. The compounds of formula 73 are cyclized, in the presence of a suitable non-nucleophilic base such as sodium hydride, to afford the compounds of formula 74. The compounds of formula 74 are then converted to the compounds of formula 77 by the series of reactions described in reaction Scheme IV B for the conversion of the compounds of formula IV A3 to the compounds of formula IV B.

Compounds of formula I, wherein R² contains a free primary amino group are synthesized according to reaction Scheme VIII illustrated above. In accordance with reaction Scheme VIII, an alpha-halo acetate derivative of formula 1, such as ethyl 2-fluoroacetate, is condensed with a formate ester of formula 2, in the presence of a suitable base, for example sodium ethoxide, in an inert solvent such as diethyl ether to give an enolate compound of formula 3. Compounds of formula 3 are, in turn, converted to compounds of formula 5 by condensation with an amidine derivative of formula 4, in the presence of a suitable base, for example triethylamine, in a polar solvent such as methanol. The hydroxy-substituted compounds of formula 5 are converted to the corresponding halo-derivatives of formula 6 by treatment with a halogenating agent, for example phosphorus oxychloride to afford the chloro derivative, optionally in an inert solvent at a temperature between about 20° C. and 145° C., depending on the halogenating agent and the boiling point of the solvent if one is used. When phosphorus oxychloride is the halogenating agent, the reaction temperature is preferably between about 80° C. and 100° C. The leaving group in the 5-position of the pyrimidine ring of compounds of formula 6 is then displaced by a nucleophile such as a nucleophilic amine, for example N-methylpiperazine or 2-methylpiperazine, to give the the compounds of formula 7. The reaction may be conducted at a temperature from about 20° C. to about 130° C. in a suitable organic solvent such as pyridine, methylene chloride, chloroform or 1-methyl-2-pyrrolidinone. It is desirable to carry out the reaction in the presence of an acid-acceptor such as triethylamine, potassium carbonate and the like, at a molar ratio of 1.0 to 2.0 moles of the acid acceptor per mole of compound of the formula 6. The amine can also be used as an acid acceptor in which case two or more equivalents of this reagent are used.

The compounds of formula 7 are reacted with an alkoxymethylene malonate derivative of formula 8 in the presence of a suitably strong hindered base, for example lithium diisopropylamide (LDA), preferably at a temperature below 0° C., and conveniently at -78° C. to afford the compounds of formula 9. The compounds of formula 9 are cyclized in the presence of a suitable hindered base, for example DBU, in an aprotic solvent, such as toluene, THF or chlorobenzene to give the compounds of formula10. The cyclization is carried out at a temperature in the range of about 30° C. to about 130° C., preferably at the reflux temperature of the reaction mixture. The compounds of formula 10 are hydrolyzed in the presence of a suitable base such as sodium or potassium hydroxide to afford the compounds of formula 78. The compounds of formula 78 are, in turn, chlorinated to afford the compounds of formula 10a using an appropriate chlorinating agent such as phosphorus oxychloride. The leaving group in the 8-position of the quinolizinone compound of formula 10a is then displaced using a nucleophilic amine such as 3-aminopyrrolidine (with the primary amino group protected, for example with t-butoxycarbonyl). The protecting group is then removed to give the compounds of formula 10b. The esters of formula 10b are then converted to the carboxylic acids of formula I. The conversion may be achieved by conventional hydrolysis or by converting a compound of formula 10b to the corresponding ester, via transesterification with an alcohol suitable for selective hydrolysis, such as benzyl alcohol or 2-(trimethylsilyl)ethanol (TMSE), in the presence of a catalyst, for example titanium tetraethoxide, and then, in turn, removing the alcohol group by hydrogenolysis when R^(*) is benzyl or tetrabutylammonium fluoride when R^(*) is TMSE to afford a compound of formula I.

Compounds of formula I where R³ is loweralkyl or halo(loweralkyl) are synthesized according to reaction Scheme IX. In accordance with reaction Scheme IX illustrated above, an alpha-halo acetate derivative of formula 1, such as ethyl 2-fluoroacetate, is condensed with a compound of formula 78, where X may be a halogen or alkanoyl and R3 may be loweralkyl or halo(loweralkyl), for example acetyl chloride or ethyl trifluoroacetate, in the presence of a suitable base, for example sodium methoxide or sodium ethoxide, and in a suitable solvent, such as methanol, ethanol or ether, to give an alpha-fluoro beta-keto ester compound of formula 79. Compounds of formula 79 are then reacted with amidine compounds of formula 4 or formula 6, in which R¹ is an alkyl, halo(loweralkyl) or cycloalkyl group, or may be an electron withdrawing group such as phenyl, trifluoromethyl, cyano, perfluoroalkyl, vinyl, substituted vinyl, fluorine, nitro, acetylene, substituted acetylene, alkoxycarbonyl, or a nitrogen-containing aromatic heterocycle, in the presence of a suitable base, such as sodium methoxide or sodium ethoxide, in the presence of a suitable solvent, such as methanol or ethanol, to give compounds of formulae 81 or 80, respectively. Compounds of formula 80 may be substituted for compounds of formula 8B in Scheme II and converted via the reactions in that Scheme, described above, into compounds of formula I. Compounds of formula 81 may be substituted for compounds of formula 5 in Scheme I and converted into compounds of formula I via the reactions of Scheme I described above. Alternatively, the compounds of formula 81 may be substituted for compounds of formula 5 in Scheme VIII and converted via the reactions in that scheme, described above, into compounds of formula I.

Compounds of formula I where R² is loweralkyl, cycloalkyl, carbocyclic aryl(loweralkyl), cycloalkyl(loweralkyl), phenyl, nitrogen-containing aromatic heterocycle, or nitrogen-containing heterocycle are synthesized according to reaction Scheme X. In accordance with reaction Scheme X illustrated above, an organo-metallic derivative of formula 82, such as phenyl magnesium bromide, cyclopentyl magnesium bromide, or N-methylpiperidin-4-yl magnesium bromide is condensed with an alpha-haloacetate derivative of formula 83, where X may be a halogen or alkoxy group, such as ethyl 2-fluoroacetate or 2-fluoroacetyl chloride, in an anhydrous solvent, for example ether or THF, to produce the alpha-fluoro compounds of formula 84. Compounds of formula 84, may in turn be reacted with a formate ester of formula 2, in the presence of a suitable base, for example sodium ethoxide, in an inert solvent such as diethyl ether to give an enolate derivative of formula 85. The compounds of formula 85 are in turn converted to compounds of formula 86 or 87 by condensation with an amidine derivative of formula 4 or 6, in which R¹ is loweralkyl, halo(loweralkyl) or cycloalkyl, or is an electron withdrawing group such as phenyl, trifluoromethyl, cyano, perfluoroalkyl, vinyl, substituted vinyl, fluorine, nitro, acetylene, substituted acetylene, alkoxycarbonyl, or a nitrogen-containing aromatic heterocycle, in the presence of a suitable base, for example triethylamine, in a polar solvent such as methanol. Compounds of formula 87 may be substituted for compounds of formula 7 in Scheme VIII, and converted via the reactions in that scheme, described above, into compounds of formula I. Compounds of formula 86 may be substituted for compounds of formula 9B in Scheme II and, by reaction with a malonic acid diester as described for Scheme II above, converted directly into compounds of formula 12B and, thence, into compounds of formula I.

Alternatively, compounds of formula I, where R² is loweralkyl, cycloalkyl, carbocyclic aryl(loweralkyl), cycloalkyl(loweralkyl), phenyl, nitrogen-containing aromatic heterocycle, or nitrogen-containing heterocycle are synthesized according to reaction Scheme XI. An alpha-haloacetate derivative of formula 1 is condensed with an acid halide or ester derivative of formula 88, for example acetyl chloride, benzoyl chloride, isonicotinoyl chloride, or 2,6-dimethylisonicotinoyl chloride, in an anhydrous solvent, for example ether, THF, anhydrous methanol or an hydrous ethanol, in the presence of a suitable base, such as sodium methoxide or NaN(TMS)2, to produce the beta-ketoester derivative of formula 91, which is converted into compounds of formula 92 in the presence of a suitable base, such as sodium methoxide or sodium ethoxide, in the presence of a suitable solvent, such as methanol, ethanol or ether, to give the hydroxy-substituted compounds of formulae 92 or 93. These compounds, in turn, are converted into the corresponding halo- derivatives of formulae 94 and 95 under conditions as described for conversion of compounds of formula 5 to compounds of formula 6 in Scheme VIII. The compounds of formulae 94 and 95 are then reacted with reducing agents such as zinc in acetic acid or hydrogen in the presence of catalytic agents such as Ni, Pd, or Pt in suitable solvents such as ethanol or methanol to produce the compounds of formula 86 and 87, which are converted as described in Scheme X into compounds of formula I.

In addition, the non-fluorinated derivatives of formula 90, where R2 is as described above, may be converted to the beta-ketoester derivatives of formula 91 using a reagent such as N-fluoropyridinium triflate, N-fluorosulfonyl amide, cesium fluorooxysulfate, or acetyl hypofluoride.

In accordance with Scheme XII, which illustrates a process for preparing the desired compounds of formula Ib wherein R¹ is cyclopropyl, commercially available 3-chloro-2,4,5,6-tetrafluoropyridine (compound 88) is reacted with an alkali salt of t-butanol, such as for example, sodium t-butoxide or lithium t-butoxide, in a polar organic solvent such as THF, first at from 10° C. to -78° C. for 1-4 hours, then at room temperature for 2-72 hours, to give the compound of formula 89 (isolated from a mixture of products by chromatography). The compound of formula 89 is then reacted with hydrogen over a noble catalyst, such as Pd/C in a sodium acetate buffer, to remove the chlorine and give the compound of formula 90 (also isolated from a mixture of products by chromatography). In the instance where R⁶ is alkyl, the compound of formula 90 is then reacted with a suitable alkyl halide, for example methyl halide or the like, in the presence of a suitably strong and hindered base, for example lithium diisopropylamide (LDA), preferably at a temperature below 0° C., and conveniently at -78° C. to afford the compounds of formula 91. In the instance where R⁶ is haloalkyl, for example fluoroalkyl, the compound of formula 90 is first reacted with a suitably strong and hindered base, for example lithium diisopropylamide (LDA), preferably at a temperature below 0° C., and conveniently at -78° C. followed by reaction with formaldehyde to give the compound where R⁶ is hydroxymethyl which is then reacted with diaminosulfur trifiuoride (DAST) in a non-polar solvent such as methylene chloride to give the compound of formula 91. Alternately, when the R⁶ group is to be a difluoromethyl, for example, the compound of formula 90 is first reacted with a suitably strong and hindered base, for example lithium diisopropylamide (LDA), preferably at a temperature below 0° C., and conveniently at -78° C. followed by reaction with DMF to form the intermediate compound wherein R⁶ is CHO, and this intermediate is then reacted with DAST to prepare the compound of formula 91, wherein R6 is difluoromethyl. The compounds of formula 91 are then reacted with hydrazine under nitrogen at reflux temperature for 2-8 hours, and after removal of excess hydrazine the residue is dissolved in an organic solvent, such as methanol or benzene, for example, and air is then passed through the solution of the hydrazino product for 8-16 hours to give the compounds of formula 92. The compounds of formula 92 are then condensed with cyclopropyl acetonitrile in a polar organic solvent, such as THF, for example, in the presence of strong base, such as lithium diethylamide (LDA) or lithium diisopropylamide, at -78° C. for 1-4 hours and then at 0° C. for 1-4 hours or NaNH2 at -5° C. to -10° C. for 1 to 8 hours in order to prepare compounds of formula 93. The compounds of formula 93 are then reacted with trifluoroacetic acid under nitrogen for 1-4 hours at ambient temperature to removed the protecting t-butoxide group, and the unprotected material is then reacted with POCl3 in a suitable organic solvent, such as DMF or methylene chloride, for example, at ambient temperature for 8-24 hours in order to prepare the compounds of formula 94.

In an improved preparative method, regarded as a part of the present invention, the compounds of formula 89 may be converted directly to the compounds of formula 91 by treatment with a strong base, such as t-butyllithium or s-butyllithium, for example, in a polar solvent such as THF or the like for a period of from 0.5 to 3 hours, followed by reaction with methyl iodide at a temperature firstly below -50° C. then at ambient temperature for a period of from 4 to 20 hours. The compounds of formula 91 may then be converted to the compounds of formula 92 by treatment with a hydride reducing agent, such as LAH or sodium bis-(2-methoxyethoxy)aluminum hydride (Red-Al™), for example, at from 0° C. to ambient temperature for a period of from 8-24 hours. The resulting compounds of formula 93 are then reacted with POCl₃ in an organic solvent such as DMF or methylene chloride, for example, at ambient temperature for a period of from 6-20 hours in order to prepare directly the compounds of formula 94.

The cyano compounds of formula 94 are converted to esters of formula 95 by treatment with anhydrous ethanolic HCl followed by treatment with H₂ O. The ester compounds of formula 95 are then reduced to the aldehyde compounds of formula 96 by reaction with lithium aluminum hydride in THF at reduced temperatures for 0.5-2 hours, followed by reaction with oxalyl chloride and DMSO in the presence of triethyl amine at -78° C. for 0.25-1.0 hours. The compounds of formula 96 are reacted with with a malonic acid diester, such as diethyl malonate, dibenzyl malonate, t-butyl malonate or di-t-butyl malonate, in the presence of a suitable base such as piperidine and a catalytic amount of an acid, such as acetic acid or sulfuric acid, in a polar solvent, such as ethanol, followed by isolation of the intermediate compounds of formula 97 with subsequent treatment thereof by heating in a polar, high-boiling solvent such as DMF or DMSO at reflux temperature or in Dowtherm A™ for a period of from 0.5 to 4 hours to form the pyridopyrimidine compounds of formula 98. The chloro group of the compounds 98 is displaced as discussed in reaction Scheme I to afford the compounds of formula 99, which are in turn converted into the compounds of formula Ib as described in Scheme I for the conversion of compounds of formula 13A into compounds of formula I.

In accordance with Scheme XIII, trifluoropyridine ether of formula 90 is reacted with a suitable strong base, for example, LDA, preferably at a temperature below 0° C. and conveniently at -78° C., in an inert solvent such as THF, for example. The anion thus generated is then reacted with an alkyl borate, such as, for example, trimethylborate or triethylborate, followed by oxidation with hydrogen peroxide in the presence of base such as sodium hydroxide in situ to give the compound of formula 100, wherein R⁷ is lower alkyl. Compound 100 is then alkylated with a suitable alkylating agent, such as an alkyl iodide or alkyl sulfate, for example methyl sulfate or ethyl iodide or the like, in the presence of a base such as sodium hydroxide, barium hydroxide, potassium carbonate, lithium carbonate, or the like, in a polar solvent, such as acetone, ethanol, DMF, THF, or the like, within a temperature range of room temperature to reflux temperature of the solvent, to give the compound of formula 101. Alternately, compound 101 can be obtained by treating compound 100 with an alcohol of the formula R⁷ OH, wherein R⁷ is as described above, triphenylphosphine and diethyldiazocarboxylate in a solvent such as THF at a temperature in the range of 0° C. to room temperature.

In accordance with Scheme XIV, commercially available pentafluoropyridine of formula 102, is reacted with an alkali metal salt of t-butanol, for example, sodium t-butoxide or potassium t-butoxide, in an anhydrous organic solvent such as THF, at a temperature in the range of -78° C. to room temperature, to give the compound of formula 103. Compound 103 is then reacted with hydrazine at a temperature in the range of room temperature to reflux temperature, and in a solvent such as methanol, iso-propanol, ether, or the like, followed by bubbling air through the solution of the intermediate in a solvent such as benzene of toluene, in the presence of a base such as sodium hydroxide to give to compound of formula 104.

In accordance with Scheme XV, the pentafluoropyridine of formula 102 is dissolved in a solvent, such as for example, THF or methylene chloride, and reacted with a cyclic amine of the formula R² H, wherein R² is as defined above, or, when R² is substituted with a reactive group such as an amino group, a cyclic amine with suitably protected reactive substituents, in the presence of a suitable base, such as a tertiary amine, such as for example triethylamine, at a temperature in the range of 0° C. to room temperature. The reactant of formula 106, wherein R¹⁶ is as defined above and TBS represents a tributylsilyl group, is generated from the corresponding iodide starting material by reaction with t-butyl lithium in ether at -78° C., and is reacted with compound 105 in a solvent such as THF or ether at -78° C. to give the compound of formula 107. The protecting TBS group is removed from compound 107 by reaction with tetrabutylammonium fluoride in THF at room temperature to give the compound of formula 108. The trifluoro compound 108 is converted into the difluoro compound 109 by reacting compound 108 with hydrazine at reflux temperature in a solvent such as ether, propanol, or methoxymethyl ether, followed by treatment of an intermediate hydrazino product with CuSO4 in a solvent such as methanol, ethanol, or toluene, or alternately by reaction with air in the presence of a base such as NaOH. The monocyclic compound 109 is then converted into the bicyclic compound of formula 110 by reaction with NaH at reflux temperature in a solvent such as dioxane or THF. Compound 110 is then treated with a strong base, such as LDA at -78° C., for example, and condensed with diethyl ethoxymethylenemalonate to give an intermediate product which is cyclized in the presence of a base such as DBU or piperidine/acetic acid, in a solvent such a ethanol or aqueous THF, at a temperature from room temperature to 60° C, to give the tricyclic ester of formula 111. The ester 111 is hydrolyzed to the acid of formula 112 with an alkali metal hydroxide in aqueous THF, for example. Any protecting groups remaining on the R2 or R16 groups may conveniently be removed at this point to give the desired compound of Formula I.

In accordance with Scheme XVI, an alternate method of preparing compounds 112 is given. Compound 103 (from Scheme XIV) is reacted with compound 106 (from Scheme XV) in a solvent such as THF or ether at -78° C. to give a TBS-protected intermediate compound, from which the TBS group is removed by reaction with tetrabutylammonium fluoride in THF at room temperature to give the compound of formula 113. The trifluoro compound 113 is converted into the difluoro compound 114 by reaction with hydrazine at reflux temperature in a solvent such as ether, propanol, or methoxymethyl ether, followed by treatment of an intermediate hydrazino product with CuSO4 in a solvent such as methanol, ethanol, or toluene, or alternately by reaction with air in the presence of a base such as NaOH. The monocyclic compound 114 is then converted into the bicyclic compound of formula 115 by reaction with NaH at reflux temperature in a solvent such as dioxane or THF. Compound 115 is then treated with a strong base, such as LDA at -78° C., for example, and condensed with diethyl ethoxymethylenemalonate to give an intermediate product which is cyclized in the presence of a base such as DBU or piperidine/acetic acid, in a solvent such a ethanol or aqueous THF, at a temperature from room temperature to 60° C., to give the tricyclic ester of formula 116. The protecting t-butoxy group is removed from compounds 116 by reaction with an acid, such as HCl or trifluoroacetic acid at room temperature, and optionally in a suitable solvent, such as methylene chloride or dioxane to give compound s 117. The free hydroxy group of compounds 117 is then reacted with POC13/DMF in a suitable solvent such as methylene chloride at room temperature to give the chloro compounds of formula 118. Compounds 118 are reacted with a cyclic amine of the formula R² H, wherein R² is as defined above, or, when R² is substituted with a reactive group such as an amino group, a cyclic amine with suitably protected reactive substituents, in the presence of a suitable base, such as a tertiary amine, such as for example triethylamine, in a suitable solvent, such as acetonitrile or pyridine, at a reflux temperature to give the compounds 111. The ester group is hydrolyzed, and optional additional protecting groups removed, as described in Scheme XV.

Representative of the chemical intermediates which are useful in the above syntheses, and which are regarded as a further aspect of the present invention, are the following compounds:

4-t-butoxy-3-chloro-2,5,6-trifluoropyridine;

4-t-butoxy-2,3,6-trifluoropyridine;

4-t-butoxy-2,3,6-trifluoro-5-methylpyridine;

4-t-butoxy-2,5-difluoro-3-methylpyridine;

2-(4-t-butoxy-5-fluoro-3-methyl-2-pyridinyl)cyclopropaneacetonitrile;

2-(4-chloro-5-fluoro-3-methyl-2-pyridinyl)cyclopropaneacetonitrile;

2-(4-chloro-5-fluoro-3-methyl-2-pyridinyl)cyclopropaneacetic acid;

ethyl 2-(4-chloro-5-fluoro-3-methyl-2-pyridinyl)cyclopropaneacetate;

2-(4-chloro-5-fluoro-3-methyl-2-pyridinyl)cyclopropaneacetaldehyde;

2-(4-chloro-5-fluoro-3-methyl-2-pyridinyl)cyclopropaneethanol;

2-(2-(4-chloro-5-fluoro-3-methyl-2-pyridinyl)-2-cyclopropylethylidinyl)-1,3-propanedicarboxylic acid, diethyl ester; and

8-chloro-1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-9-methyl-4-oxo-4h-quinolizine-3-carboxylic acid ethyl ester.

The foregoing may be better understood from the following examples, which are presented for the purpose of illustration and are not intended as a limitation upon the scope of the invention.

EXAMPLE 1 3-Fluoro-9-(4-fluorophenyl)-2-(4-methylpiperazin-1-yl)-6H-6-oxo-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-7-carboxylic acid

Step 1: 5-Fluoro-2-(4-fluorobenzyl-4-hydroxypyrimidine

Sodium hydride (4.36 g of 60% NaH in mineral oil, 107.6 mmol) was suspended, under a nitrogen atmosphere, in 125 mL of anhydrous diethyl ether in a 500 mL round-bottom flask fitted with a mechanical stirrer, a thermometer and a condenser. To this mixture, with vigorous stirring, was slowly added 6.28 mL (107.6 mmol) of anhydrous ethyl alcohol. After the evolution of gas ceased, a mixture of ethyl 2-fluoroacetate (10 mL, 102.5 mmol) and ethyl formate (12.5 mL, 153.7 mmol) was added, dropwise, to the ethoxide solution. The reaction mixture was cooled when necessary in order to maintain the reaction temperature between 18° C. and 20° C. The reaction mixture was stirred, under a nitrogen atmosphere, at 18°-20° C. for 4.75 hours. The solvent was removed under aspirator pressure, fresh anhydrous diethyl ether was added to the residue and the ether solution was concentrated under reduced pressure to afford, as a solid residue, the sodium enolate of ethyl 2-fluoro-3-oxo-2-propanecarboxylate, as described by E. Elkik and M. Imbeaux-Oudotte in Bull Soc Chim, 1165-1169, 1975. To this residue was added 20.3 g (107.6 mmol) of 4-fluorobenzylamidine hydrochloride, followed by 250 mL of methanol and 28.8 mL (205 mmol) of triethylamine (TEA). The reaction mixture was heated, with stirring, at reflux temperature for 16 hours and then concentrated in vacuo. The residue was triturated with hexane and the hexane was decanted. Water was added to the residue and the aqueous mixture was acidified with glacial acetic acid and extracted with 4×150 mL of methylene chloride. The combined organic extract was washed with 200 mL of water and concentrated in vacuo. The residue was recrystallized twice from ethyl acetate containing Norite® charcoal to afford the title compound, m.p. 169°-170° C.; MS DCI-NH₃ M/Z: 223 (M+H)⁺ ; ¹ H NMR (DMSO-d6) d 3.87 (s, 2H), 7.14 (m, 2H), 7.33 (m, 2H), 7.98 (d, 1H). Analysis calculated for C₁₁ H₈ F₂ N₂ O: C, 59.46; H, 3.63; N, 12.61. Found: C, 59.08; H, 3.70; N, 12.57.

Step 2; 4-Chloro-5-fluoro-2-(4-fluorobenzyl)-pyrimidine

A mixture of 1.93 g (8.7 mmol) of 5-fluoro-2-(4-fluorobenzyl)-4-hydroxypyrimidine, from Step 1, and 15 mL of phosphorus oxychloride was heated in an oil bath at 90° C. for 1.5 hours and then concentrated in vacuo. The residue was triturated with 75 mL of ice water and the aqueous mixture was adjusted to pH 8-9 by the addition of solid sodium bicarbonate. The mixture was extracted with 3×70 mL of methylene chloride. The combined organic extracts were dried over anhydrous magnesium sulfate, filtered and concentrated in vacuo to a light brown residue. The residue was purified by flash chromatography on a 230-400 mesh silica gel column (4.8×14.6 cm) eluted with hexane:methylene chloride (1:1 v/v) to afford 1.94 g (90% yield) of the title compound; MS DCI-NH₃ M/Z: 241 (M+H)⁺ ; ¹ H NMR (CDCl₃)d 4.22 (s, 2H), 7.00 (m, 2H), 7.30 (m, 2H), 8.48 (s, 1H).

Step 3; 5-Fluoro-2-(4-fluorobenzyl-4-(4-methylpiperazin-1-yl)-pyrimidine

A mixture of 0.48 g (2 mmol) of 4-chloro-5-fluoro-2-(4-fluorobenzyl)-pyrimidine from Step 2 and 1.53 mL (14 mmol) of 4-methylpiperazine in 10 mL of methylene chloride was stirred at ambient temperature for 1.5 hours. The reaction mixture was concentrated in vacuo and the residue was dissolved in methylene chloride. The resultant solution was washed with 4×30 mL of water, dried over anhydrous magnesium sulfate, filtered and concentrated in vacuo to give 0.59 g (95% yield) of the title compound as an oil; ¹ H NMR (CDCl₃) d 2.32 (s, 3H), 2.47 (t, 4H), 3.78 (t, 4H), 3.99 (s, 2H), 6.97 (m, 2H), 7.29 (m, 2H), 7.97 (d, 1H). The product was carried on to the next step without purification.

Step 4: Diethyl 2-ethoxy-3-(4-fluorophenyl)-3-[5-fluoro-4-(4-methypiperazin-1-yl)pyrimidin-2-yl]-propane-1,1-dicarboxylate

A solution of 0.35 mL (2.5 mmol) of diisopropylamine in 5 mL of anhydrous tetrahydrofuran (THF) was prepared under a nitrogen atmosphere and cooled in an ice/water bath. To this solution was added via syringe, 1.0 mL of a 2.5M solution of n-butyllithium (2.5 mmol) in hexane. The solution was stirred for 15 minutes at 0° C. and then cooled to -78° C. To the mixture at -78° C., was added a solution of 0.7 g (2.3 mmol) of 5-fluoro-2-(4-fluorobenzyl)-4-(4-methylpiperazin-1-yl)-pyrimidine, from Step 3, in 5 mL of anhydrous THF and a dark red-colored solution was formed. The solution was stirred at -78° C. for 1 hour and then 0.46 mL (2.3 mmol) of ethyl 2-carboethoxy-3-ethoxy-2-propenecarboxylate was added. Stirring was continued at -78° C. for 3 hours and the reaction mixture turned a light yellow color. The reaction mixture was poured into 30 mL of water, with 6 g of solid ammonium chloride. The aqueous mixture was extracted with 4×50 mL of methylene chloride. The combined organic extract was dried over magnesium sulfate, filtered and concentrated in vacuo. The residue was dissolved in 300 mL of methylene chloride. The resultant solution was washed with a 50 mL portion of water, followed by a 75 mL portion of water, dried over anhydrous magnesium sulfate, filtered and concentrated in vacuo to afford the title compound; MS DCI-NH₃ M/Z: 521 (M+H)⁺ ; ¹ H NMR (CDCl₃) d 0.84 (2 X t, 3H), 1.18 (t, 3H), 1.28 (t, 3H), 2.33 (s, 3H), 2.50 (m, 4H), 3.36-3.53 (m, 2H), 3.83 (s, 4H), 3.96-4.22 (m, 4H), 4.42 (t, 1H), 4.98 (dd, 1H), 6.95 (m, 2H), 7.48 (m, 2H), 7.99 (d, 1H).

Step 5: Ethyl 3-fluoro-9-(4-fluorophenyl)-2-(4-methylpiperazin-1-yl)-6H-6-oxo-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-7-carboxylate

A solution of 0.57 g (1.1 mmol) of diethyl 2-ethoxy-3-(4-fluorophenyl)-3-[5-fluoro-4-(4-methypiperazin-1-ylpyrimidin-2-yl]-propane-1,1-dicarboxylate, from Step 4, and 0.2 mL of 1,8-diazabicyclo[5.4.0]undec-7-ene (DBU) in 200 mL of toluene was heated at reflux temperature, with stirring, for 20.5 hours. During the first 0.5 hours, 125 mL of toluene was removed via Dean Stark trap and 100 mL of fresh toluene was added through a dropping funnel. Water (75 mL) was added to the reaction mixture and stirring was continued at ambient temperature for 3 hours. The organic layer was separated and washed with 75 mL of water. The combined aqueous layers were extracted with 3×75 mL of toluene. The organic layers were all combined, dried over anhydrous magnesium sulfate, filtered and concentrated in vacuo. The residue (0.32 g) was purified on a 70-230 mesh silica gel column (2.4×43 cm) eluted with ethyl alcohol:chloroform (1:10 v/v) to afford 0.26 g (56% yield) of the title compound, m.p. 202°-204° C.; MS DCI-NH₃ M/Z: 429 (M+H)⁺ ; ¹ H NMR (CDCl₃) d 1.40 (t, 3H), 2.33 (s, 3H), 2.51 (m, 4H), 3.93 (m, 4H), 4.40 (q, 2H), 7.08 (t, 2H), 7.50 (m, 2H), 8.43 (s, 1H), 9.20 (d, 1H).

Step 6: Benzyl 3-fluoro-9-(4-fluorophenyl)-2-(4-methylpiperazin-1-yl)-6H-6-oxo-pyridol[1,2-a]pyrimidine-7-carboxylate

A mixture of 0.11 g (0.26 mmol) of ethyl 3-fluoro-9-(4-fluorophenyl)-2-(4-methylpiperazin-1-yl)-6H-6-oxo-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-7-carboxylate, from Step 5, 50 mL of dry benzyl alcohol and 0.05 mL of titanium tetraethoxide was heated, with stirring, at 100° C. for 22 hours. The benzyl alcohol was removed by distillation under reduced pressure and the residue was dissolved in 75 mL of methylene chloride. To this solution was added 5 mL of saturated aqueous lithium fluoride solution and the resultant mixture was stirred at ambient temperature for 20 minutes. The layers were separated and the organic layer was diluted with 75 mL of methylene chloride and washed with 20 mL of water. The aqueous layer was extracted with 25 mL of methylene chloride and the methylene chloride layer from this extraction was combined with the organic layer. The combined organic layers were dried over anhydrous magnesium sulfate, filtered and concentrated. The residue (0.18 g) was chromatographed on a 70-230 mesh silica gel column (1.8×34 cm) eluted with ethanol:chloroform (1:13 v/v) to afford 87 mg (67 % yield) of the title compound; ¹ H NMR (CDCl₃) d 2.33 (s, 3H), 2.52 (m, 4H), 3.94 (m, 4H), 5.40 (s, 2H), 7.08 (s, 2H), 7.27 (m, 5H), 8.44 (s, 1H), 9.21 (d, 1H). The product was carried on to the next step without further purification.

Step 7: 3-Fluoro-9-(4-fluorophenyl)-2-(4-methylpiperazin-1-yl)-6H-6-oxo-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-7-carboxylic acid

Benzyl 3-fluoro-9-(4-fluorophenyl)-2-(4-methylpiperazin-1-yl)-6H-6-oxo-pyrido[1,2a]pyrimidine-7-carboxylate (87 mg, 0.177 mmol), from Step 6, was dissolved in 20 mL of ethyl acetate. To this solution was added 20 mg of 10% palladium on carbon and the resultant mixture was hydrogenated at ambient temperature, under 4 atmospheres of hydrogen, for approximately 19 hours. The catalyst was removed by filtration and washed with 400 mL of ethyl acetate. The filtrate was concentrated in vacuo to give 65.2 mg of solid. The solid was purified by chromatography on a 70-230 mesh silica gel column (1.8×18.5 cm) eluted with chloroform:methanol:acetic acid:water (100:25:5:2.5 v/v/v/v). The fractions containing the desired product were combined and concentrated. Toluene was added to the residue and evaporated in vacuo. Chloroform was then added to the residue and evaporated in vacuo to afford the title compound as a yellow solid, m.p. 225°-230° C.; MS DCI-NH₃ M/Z: 401 (M+H)⁺ ; ¹ H NMR (CDCl₃) d 1.68 (brs, 1H), 2.33 (s, 3H), 2.53 (brs, 4H), 3.98 (brs, 4H), 3.98 (brs, 4H), 7.10 (t, 2H), 7.48 (m, 2H), 8.57 (s, 1H), 9.08 (d, 2H). Analysis calculated for C₂₀ H₁₈ F₂ N₄ O₃ +0.75H₂ O: C, 58.03; H, 4.75; N, 13.54. Found: C, 57.98; H, 4.32; 13.22.

EXAMPLE 2 3-Fluoro-9-(4-fluorophenyl)-2-(4-methylpiperazin-1-yl)-6H-6-oxo-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-7-carboxylic acid

Step 1: Ethyl 3-fluoro-9-(4-fluorophenyl)-2-hydroxy-6H-6-oxo-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-7-carboxylate

To a stirred solution of 0.87 g (2.05 mmol) of ethyl 3-fluoro-9-(4-fluorophenyl)-2-(4-methylpiperazin-1-yl)-6H-6-oxo-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-7-carboxylate, the product of Step 5 of Example 1, in 54 mL of THF/water (1:1) was added 6 mL of 1N aqueous sodium hydroxide solution. The reaction mixture was stirred at ambient temperature for 6 hours and then was allowed to stand overnight at ambient temperature. The solid was filtered and dried to give the title compound; ¹ H NMR (d₆ -DMSO) d 1.23 (t, 3H), 4.15 (q, 2H), 7.17 (m, 2H), 7.52 (m, 2H), 7.91 (s, 1H), 8.77 (d, 1H).

Step 2: Ethyl 2-chloro-3-fluoro-9-(4-fluorophenyl)-6H-6-oxo-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-7-carboxylate

A mixture of 55.7 mg of ethyl 3-fluoro-9-(4-fluorophenyl)-2-hydroxy-6H-6-oxo-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-7-carboxylate from Step 1 and 0.5 mL of phosphorus oxychloride was stirred and heated at 90° C. for 1.25 hours. The mixture was evaporated under reduced pressure to yield the title compound which can be reacted with amines without purification. A pure sample of the title compound is obtained by treatment of the crude product with aqueous sodium bicarbonate solution and extracting the aqueous mixture with methylene chloride. The organic solution is concentrated and chromatographed on silica gel eluting with ethyl acetate.

Step 3: Ethyl 3-fluoro-9-(4-fluorophenyl)-2-(4-methylpiperazin-1-yl)-6H-6-oxo-pyridol[1,2-a]pyrimidine-7-carboxylate

Following the procedures described in Step 3 of Example 1, ethyl 2-chloro-3-fluoro-9-(4-fluorophenyl)-6H-6-oxo-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-7-carboxylate from Step 2 is reacted with 4-methylpiperazine to afford the title compound.

Step 4: Benzyl 3-fluoro-9-(4-fluorophenyl-2-(4-methylpiperazin-1-yl)-6H-6-oxo-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-7-carboxylate

A mixture of 0.11 g (0.26 mmol) of ethyl 3-fluoro-9-(4-fluorophenyl)-2-(4-methylpiperazin-1-yl)-6H-6-oxo-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-7-carboxylate, from Step 3, 50 mL of dry benzyl alcohol and 0.05 mL of titanium tetraethoxide was heated, with stirring, at 100° C. for 22 hours. The benzyl alcohol was removed by distillation under reduced pressure and the residue was dissolved in 75 mL of methylene chloride. To this solution was added 5 mL of saturated aqueous lithium fluoride solution and the resultant mixture was stirred at ambient temperature for 20 minutes. The layers were separated and the organic layer was diluted with 75 mL of methylene chloride and washed with 20 mL of water. The aqueous layer was extracted with 25 mL of methylene chloride and the methylene chloride layer from this extraction was combined with the organic layer. The combined organic layers were dried over anhydrous magnesium sulfate, filtered and concentrated. The residue (0.18 g) was chromatographed on a 70-230 mesh silica gel column (1.8×34 cm) eluted with ethanol:chloroform (1:13 v/v) to afford 87 mg (67% yield) of the title compound; ¹ H NMR (CDCl₃) d 2.33 (s, 3H), 2.52 (m, 4H), 3.94 (m, 4H), 5.40 (s, 2H), 7.08 (s, 2H), 7.27 (m, 5H), 8.44 (s, 1H), 9.21 (d, 1H). The product was carried on to the next step without further purification.

Step 5: 3-Fluoro-9-(4-fluorophenyl)-2-(4-methylpiperazin-1-yl)-6H-6-oxo-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-7-carboxylic acid

Benzyl 3-fluoro-9-(4-fluorophenyl)-2-(4-methylpiperazin-1-yl)-6H-6-oxo-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-7-carboxylate (87 mg, 0.177 mmol), from Step 4, was dissolved in 20 mL of ethyl acetate. To this solution was added 20 mg of 10% palladium on carbon and the resultant mixture was hydrogenated at ambient temperature, under 4 atmospheres of hydrogen, for approximately 19 hours. The catalyst was removed by filtration and washed with 400 mL of ethyl acetate. The filtrate was concentrated in vacuo to give 65.2 mg of solid. The solid was purified by chromatography on a 70-230 mesh silica gel column (1.8×18.5 cm) eluted with chloroform:methanol:acetic acid:water (100:25:5:2.5 v/v/v/v). The fractions containing the desired product were combined and concentrated. Toluene was added to the residue and evaporated in vacuo. Chloroform was then added to the residue and evaporated in vacuo to afford the title compound as a yellow solid, m.p. 225°-230° C.; MS DCI-NH₃ M/Z: 401 (M+H)⁺ ; ¹ H NMR (CDCl₃) d 1.68 (brs, 1H), 2.33 (s, 3H), 2.53 (brs, 4H), 3.98 (brs, 4H), 7.10 (t, 2H), 7.48 (m, 2H), 8.57 (s, 1H), 9.08 (d, 2H). Analysis calculated for C₂₀ H₁₈ F₂ N₄ O₃ +0.75H₂ O: C, 58.03; H, 4.75; N, 13.54. Found: C, 57.98; H, 4.32; N, 13.22.

EXAMPLES 3-38

By following the procedures described in Example 2 and using the appropriate amine, Examples 3-20, as disclosed in Table 1, may be prepared which have the general formula ##STR16##

Likewise, Examples 21-38, as also disclosed in Table 1, may be prepared by using the appropriate amine and 2,4-difluorobenzylamidine instead of 4-fluoro-benzylamidine to produce the general formula ##STR17##

                  TABLE 1                                                          ______________________________________                                         Example Nos.   R.sup.2                                                         ______________________________________                                          3, 21                                                                         4, 22                                                                                          ##STR18##                                                       5, 23                                                                                         ##STR19##                                                       6, 24                                                                                         ##STR20##                                                       7, 25                                                                                         ##STR21##                                                       8, 26                                                                                         ##STR22##                                                       9, 27                                                                                         ##STR23##                                                      10, 28                                                                                         ##STR24##                                                      11, 29                                                                                         ##STR25##                                                      12, 30                                                                                         ##STR26##                                                      13, 31                                                                                         ##STR27##                                                      14, 32                                                                                         ##STR28##                                                      15, 33                                                                                         ##STR29##                                                      16, 34                                                                                         ##STR30##                                                      17, 35                                                                                         ##STR31##                                                      18, 36                                                                                         ##STR32##                                                      19, 37                                                                                         ##STR33##                                                      20, 38                                                                                         ##STR34##                                                      ______________________________________                                          *The amines are protected and deprotected as described in Example 58     

EXAMPLE 39 9-Cyclopropyl-3-fluoro-2-(4-methylpiperazin-1-yl)-6H-6-oxo-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-7-carboxylic acid

Step 1: 2-Cyclopropyl-3-hydroxyacrylic acid

A 1.1M solution of diethylzinc (350 mL) in an oven-dried system under positive nitrogen atmosphere is cooled in an ice bath. Vinyl acetic acid (17 mL, 200 mmol) is added dropwise with stirring, followed by 24 mL (300 mmol) of diiodomethane. The reaction mixture is stirred overnight at ambient temperature. The reaction mixture is then cautiously poured into 500 mL of 1N aqueous hydrochloric acid solution and the aqueous mixture is extracted with diethyl ether. The organic layer is dried over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filtered and concentrated. The residue is vacuum distilled to give cyclopropylacetic acid.

The cyclopropylacetic acid (15 g, 150 mmol) in a flask protected from moisture is cooled in an ice bath and 13.2 mL (180 mmol) of thionyl chloride is added dropwise with stirring. After the addition is complete, the reaction mixture is warmed to ambient temperature and then to 50° C. The reaction mixture is heated at 50° C. for 1 hour and then cooled in an ice bath. Absolute ethanol (26 mL, 450 mmol) is added dropwise with stirring to the reaction mixture. After the addition is complete, the reaction mixture is stirred at ambient temperature overnight. The reaction mixture is diluted with 500 mL of methylene chloride and then washed with 200 mL of 5% aqueous sodium bicarbonate solution. The organic layer is dried over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filtered and the ethyl ester of cyclopropylacetic acid is obtained by distillation.

2-Cyclopropyl-3-hydroxyacrylic acid (12.8 g, 100 mmol), from Step 1, is dissolved in 150 mL of dry dimethoxyethane in an oven-dried system under positive nitrogen atmosphere. The resultant solution is cooled in an ice bath and 4.4 g of 60% sodium hydride in mineral oil is added. The mixture is stirred for several hours at approximately 0° C. and then for several hours at ambient temperature. The reaction mixture is cooled in an ice bath and 8.9 mL (110 mmol) of ethyl formate in 90 mL of dry dimethoxyethane is added dropwise with stirring. After the addition is complete, the reaction mixture is stirred overnight at ambient temperature. The reaction mixture is then cautiously poured into 300 mL of saturated aqueous ammonium chloride solution and extracted with ethyl acetate. The ethyl acetate solution is dried over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filtered and concentrated in vacuo to afford the title compound.

Step 2: Ethyl 5-Cyclopropyl-2,6-dihydroxy-nicotinic acid

A solution of 11.5 (88 mmol) of monoethyl malonate monoamide in 25 mL of dry THF is cooled in an ice bath and is treated with 10.7 g (95 mmol) of potassium t-butoxide. The reaction mixture is stirred at 0°-5° C. for 1 hour. A solution of 12.5 g (80 mmol) of 2-cyclopropyl-3-hydroxyacryllic acid, from Step 1, in 20 mL of dry THF is added dropwise with stirring. The reaction mixture is then warmed to ambient temperature and then heated at reflux overnight. The reaction mixture is poured into brine and is extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer is dried over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filtered and concentrated in vacuo to afford the title compound.

Step 3: Ethyl 5-Cyclopropyl-2,6-dichloro-nicotinic acid

Ethyl 5-Cyclopropyl-2,6-dihydroxy-nicotinic acid (15.6 g, 70 mmol) from Step 2, 1,2-dichloroethane (25 mL), anhydrous DMF (2 mL) and phosphoryl chloride (14.3 mL, 150 mmol) are combined in a system under positive nitrogen atmosphere. The reaction mixture is stirred at ambient temperature for 24 hours then diluted with 1,2-dichloroethane. The reaction mixture is then washed with 5% aqueous sodium bicarbonate solution and brine. The organic layer is dried over anhydrous sodium sulfate, faltered and concentrated in vacuo to afford the title compound.

Step 4: 2-Chloro-5-cyclopropyl-6-N-((4,5dimethoxy-2-nitro-phenyl)methoxycarbonyl)amino-nicotinic acid

Ethyl 5-Cyclopropyl-2,6-dichloro-nicotinic acid (11.2 g, 50 mmol) from Step 3 is dissolved in 15 mL of anhydrous DMF. To this solution is added 25 mL of concentrated ammonium hydroxide and the reaction mixture is heated at reflux overnight. The reaction mixture is cooled to ambient temperature, diluted with water and extracted with 1,2-dichloroethane. The organic layer is dried over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filtered and concentrated in vacuo. The residue is dissolved in 250 mL of 1,2-dichloroethane and 200 mL of 10% aqueous sodium carbonate solution. The reaction mixture is cooled in an ice bath and 16.5 g (60 mmol) of 3,4-dimethoxy-6-nitrobenzylchloroformate is added. The reaction mixture is stirred at 0°-5° C. for 1 hour. The layers are separated and the aqueous layer is extracted with 1,2-dichloroethane. The combined organic layers are dried over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filtered and concentrated in vacuo.

Step 5: 2-Chloro-5-cyclopropyl-6-N-((4,5dimethoxy-2-nitro-phenyl)methoxycarbonyl)-N-(2-fluoroacetyl)amino-nicotinic acid

2-Chloro-5-cyclopropyl-6-N-((4,5dimethoxy-2-nitro-phenyl)methoxycarbonyl)amino-nicotinic acid (14.4 g, 30 mmol) from Step 4 is dissolved in 20 mL of dry THF in an oven-dried system under positive nitrogen atmosphere. The reaction mixture is cooled in an ice bath and 1.3 g of 60% sodium hydride in mineral oil is added. The reaction mixture is stirred at 0°-5° C. for 1 hour and 3.2 g (33 mmol) of alpha-fluoroacetyl chloride in 5 mL of dry THF is added dropwise with stirring. After the addition is complete, the reaction mixture is slowly warmed to ambient temperature and stirred overnight at ambient temperature. The reaction mixture is then poured into brine and extracted with ethyl acetate. The ethyl acetate solution is dried over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filtered and concentrated in vacuo to afford the title compound.

Step 6: 2-Chloro-5-cyclopropyl-6- N-((4,5dimethoxy-2-nitro-phenyl)methoxycarbonyl)-N-(2-fluoro-3-hydroxy-1-oxo-1-prop-2-enyl)amino-nicotinic acid

Sodium hydride 0880 mg of 60% NaH in mineral oil) is suspended in 10 mL of dry THF. The suspension is cooled in an ice bath and 10.7 g (20 mmol) of 2-chloro-5-cyclopropyl-6- N-((4,5dimethoxy-2-nitro-phenyl)methoxycarbonyl)-N-(2-fluoroacetyl)amino-nicotinic acid, from Step 5, in 150 mL of dry THF is added dropwise with stirring. After the addition is complete, the reaction mixture is stirred at 0°-5° C. for 1 hour. Ethyl formate (1.78 mL. 22 mmol) in 25 mL of dry THF is added dropwise with stirring. After the addition is complete, the reaction is stirred overnight at ambient temperature and then poured into 10% aqueous ammonium chloride solution. The aqueous mixture is extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer is dried over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filtered and concentrated in vacuo to afford the title compound.

Step 7: Ethyl 9-cyclopropyl-1-((4,5dimethoxy-2-nitro-phenyl)methoxycarbonyl)3-fluoro-2-hydroxy-6H-6-oxo-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-7-carboxylate

A solution of 8.5 g (15 mmol) of 2-Chloro-5-cyclopropyl-6- N-((4,5dimethoxy-2-nitro-phenyl)methoxycarbonyl)-N-(2-fluoro-3-hydroxy-1-oxo-1-prop-2-enyl)amino-nicotinic acid, from Step 6, is dissolved in 200 mL of dioxane/water (1:1). To this solution is added 4.1 g (30 mmol) of potassium carbonate. The reaction mixture is heated at reflux with stirring overnight and then cooled to ambient temperature. The reaction mixture is then diluted with water and extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer is dried over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filtered and concentrated in vacuo to afford the title compound.

Step 8; Ethyl 9-cyclopropyl-3-fluoro-2-chloro-6H-6-oxo-pyridol[1,2-a]pyrimidine-7-carboxylate

Ethyl 9-cyclopropyl-1-((4,5dimethoxy-2-nitro-phenyl)methoxy-carbonyl)3-fluoro-2-hydroxy-6H-6-oxo-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-7-carboxylate (5.3 g, 10 mmol) from Step 7 is dissolved in 75 mL of 2:1 dioxane:water and the resultant solution is illuminated with 320 nm light for 30 min. The reaction mixture is extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer is dried over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filtered and concentrated in vacuo. The residue is purified by silica gel chromatography to afford the product of Step 7 with the nitrogen protecting group removed. This product is dissolved in 1,2-dichloroethane and treated with phosphorous oxychloride at ambient temperature for 18 hours. The reaction mixture is diluted with 1,2-dichloroethane and is washed with saturated aqueous sodium bicarbonate solution and brine. The organic layer is dried over anhydrous sodium sulfite, filtered and concentrated in vacuo to afford crude title compound which is purified by recrystallization from ethyl alcohol.

Step 9: Ethyl 9-cyclopropyl-3-fluoro-2-(4-methylpiperazin-1-yl)-6H-6-oxo-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-7-carboxylic acid

Following the procedures described in Step 3 of Example 1, ethyl 9-cyclopropyl-3-fluoro-2-chloro-6H-6-oxo-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-7-carboxylate from Step 8 is reacted with 4-methylpiperazine to afford the title compound.

Step 10: 9-Cyclopropyl-3-fluoro-2-(4-methylpiperazin-1-yl)-6H-6-oxo-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-7-carboxylic acid

Following the procedures described in Steps 5-7 of Example 1, Ethyl 9-cyclopropyl-3-fluoro-2-(4-methylpiperazin-1-yl)-6H-6-oxo-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-7-carboxylic acid is converted to the title compound.

EXAMPLES 40-57

By following the procedures described in Example 39 and replacing 4-methylpiperazine in Step 4 with the appropriate amine, Examples 40-57 may be prepared as disclosed in Table 2 wherein the compounds have the general formula ##STR35##

                  TABLE 2                                                          ______________________________________                                         Example No.    R.sup.2                                                         ______________________________________                                         40                                                                             41                                                                                             ##STR36##                                                      42                                                                                             ##STR37##                                                      43                                                                                             ##STR38##                                                      44                                                                                             ##STR39##                                                      45                                                                                             ##STR40##                                                      46                                                                                             ##STR41##                                                      47                                                                                             ##STR42##                                                      48                                                                                             ##STR43##                                                      49                                                                                             ##STR44##                                                      50                                                                                             ##STR45##                                                      51                                                                                             ##STR46##                                                      52                                                                                             ##STR47##                                                      53                                                                                             ##STR48##                                                      54                                                                                             ##STR49##                                                      55                                                                                             ##STR50##                                                      56                                                                                             ##STR51##                                                      57                                                                                             ##STR52##                                                      ______________________________________                                          *The amines are protected and deprotected as described in Example 58     

EXAMPLE 58 8-(3-Amino-1-pyrrolidinyl)-4H-quinolizin-4-one-3-carboxylic acid hydrochloride

Step 1: 4-Chloro-2-picoline

To 34.5 mL (0.37 mol) of phosphorus oxychloride, under a nitrogen atmosphere, was added 20.0 g (0.19 mol) of 2-picoline-N-oxide (commercially available from Aldrich Chemical Company) in small portions. The reaction temperature slowly increased during the addition to ˜60° C. After the addition was complete, the reaction mixture was a homogeneous dark red solution and the reaction temperature was 80° C. This solution was heated at 120° C. for 1.5 hours. The reaction mixture was concentrated under reduced pressure in order to remove most of the phosphorus oxychloride and the concentrate was poured into ice water. The aqueous mixture was allowed to stand for 2 hours at ambient temperature and then was extracted with diethyl ether. The ether extract was discarded. The aqueous layer was adjusted to pH 8.0 with potassium carbonate and then extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic extract was dried over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filtered and concentrated under reduced pressure. The liquid concentrate was distilled to afford 8.737 g of a mixture of the title compound and the isomeric 6-chloro-2-picoline as a clear colorless liquid, b.p. 70° C. (25 mm Hg). This product was combined with another sample of the same mixture prepared separately by the same procedure. The isomeric products were inseparable by distillation. The combined products (12.905 g) were dissolved in 750 mL of ethyl alcohol. To the resultant solution was added, dropwise, concentrated nitric acid solution until a white precipitate formed and the pH of the supernatant solution was 1. The precipitate was removed by filtration and dissolved in water. The resultant aqueous solution was adjusted to neutral pH with sodium bicarbonate and then extracted with methylene chloride. The organic extract was dried over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filtered and concentrated under reduced pressure to afford 7.487 g of the title compound. ¹ H NMR (CDCl₃) d 2.55 (s, 3H), 7.12 (dd, 1H, J=3 Hz, 6 Hz), 7.18 (d, 1H, J=3 Hz), 8.40 (d, 1H, J=6 Hz).

Step 2: Diethyl 2-ethoxy-3-(5-fluoropyridin-2-yl)-propane- 1,1-dicarboxylate

Lithium diisopropylamide (LDA: 16 mL of a 1.5M solution in hexane) was added to 8 mL of dry THF, under a nitrogen atmosphere, and the resultant solution was cooled to -70° C. in a isopropyl alcohol/dry ice bath. To the cooled solution of LDA, was added dropwise, over a 30 minute period, a solution of 2.5 g (19.6 mmol) of 4-chloro-2-picoline, from Step 1, in 20 mL of dry THF. The solution turned a very dark red color. After stirring the dark red solution for 0.5 hours at -70° C., a solution of 4.04 mL (19.6 mmol) of ethoxymethylenemalonate in 18 mL of dry THF was added dropwise over a 30 minute period. The reaction solution turned from dark red to orange. After stirring for 0.5 hours at -70° C., the reaction solution was allowed to warm to -20° C. and was stirred at -20° C. for 1 hour. The reaction was quenched at -20° C. by the addition of 1.3 mL of glacial acetic acid and the cooling bath was removed. After 20 minutes the reaction solution was poured into 5% aqueous sodium bicarbonate solution. The aqueous mixture was extracted with methylene chloride and the organic extract was dried over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filtered and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue (8.03 g) was purified by chromatography on a silica gel column (˜120 g of SiO₂) eluted with 0.5% methanol in methylene chloride to afford 4.59 g (68% yield) of the title compound.

Step 3: Ethyl 8-chloro-4H-quinolizin-4-one-3-carboxylate

80 mL of Dowtherm A® in a 3-neck flask equipped with a thermometer, an addition tunnel and an air-cooled condenser was heated to 235° C., under nitrogen, using a heating mantel. A solution of 4.26 g (12.4 mmol) of diethyl 2-ethoxy-3-(5-fluoropyridin-2-yl)-propane-1,1-dicarboxylate, from Step 2, in 45 mL of Dowtherm A® was added, dropwise over a 1.5 hours period, through the addition funnel to the heated stirring Dowtherm A®. After the addition was complete, the resultant solution was heated at ˜200° C. for 1 hour and then was cooled to ambient temperature. The black-green-colored solution was then poured into 500 mL of hexane and a precipitate formed. The precipitate was collected by filtration, washed with 5×100 mL of hexane and dried to afford 1.487 g (48% yield) of the title compound.

Step 4; Ethyl 8-(3-(N-t-butoxycarbonyl)amino-1-pyrrolidinyl)-4H-quinolizin-4-one-3-carboxylate

Ethyl 8-chloro-4H-quinolizin-4-one-3-carboxylate (1.0 g, 3.97 mmol), from Step 3, was dissolved in 20 mL of dry pyridine under a nitrogen atmosphere. To the resultant solution was added a solution of 1.85 g (9.92 mmol) of 3-(N-t-butoxycarbonylamino)pyrrolidine in 5 mL of dry pyridine and the reaction mixture was heated at 70° C. for 4.5 hours. The reaction mixture was then concentrated in vacuo in order to remove all of the pyridine. The dry residue (3.124 g) was purified by chromatography on silica gel eluted with 2% methanol in methylene chloride to afford 0.889 g (56% yield) of the title compound.

Step 5: 8-(3-Amino-1-pyrrolidinyl)-4H-quinolizin-4-one-3-carboxylic acid hydrochloride

A solution of 0.889 g (2.2 mmol) of ethyl 8-(3-(N-t-butoxycarbonyl)amino-1-pyrrolidinyl)-4H-quinolizin-4-one-3-carboxylate, from Step 4, in 20 mL of trifluoroacetic acid (TFA) was stirred for 2 hours at ambient temperature. The TFA was evaporated in vacuo and the residue was dissolved in 200 mL of methanol. To the resultant solution was added 4.5 g of strongly basic ion exchange resin and the mixture was stirred at ambient temperature for 1 hour. The mixture was filtered and the filtrate was concentrated under reduced pressure to afford crude ethyl 8-(3-amino-1-pyrrolidinyl)-4H-quinolizin-4-one-3-carboxylate as a residue. The residue was dissolved in 5 mL of THF and 11 mL of a 1M aqueous solution of sodium hydroxide was added. The reaction mixture was heated at 60° C. for 1 hour and then the reaction temperature was increased to 85° C. in order to evaporate the THF. The concentrated reaction solution was diluted with 20 mL of water and the pH of the resultant solution was adjusted to 1-2 with concentrated hydrochloric acid. The aqueous solution was concentrated in vacuo. The residue was crystallized from ethyl alcohol:isopropyl alcohol:water (4:4:1 v/v/v) and recrystallized from ethyl alcohol/water to afford 0.388 g (57% yield) of the title compound, m.p. 225°-230° C.; MS DCI-NH₃ :274 (M-Cl)⁺ 90%, 230 ((M-Cl)--CO₂ H)⁺ base; IR (KBr): 3420 (OH), 1650 (C═O) cm⁻¹ ; ¹ H NMR (TFA) d 2.8-3.1 (m, 6H), 4.62 (m, 1H), 7.06 (s, 1H), 7.4 (d, 2H, J=9 Hz), 8.14 (d, 1H, J=9 Hz), 9.06 (d, 1H, J=9 Hz). Analysis calculated for C₁₄ H₁₆ ClN₃ O₃ + 1/3H₂ O: C, 53.21; H, 5.10; N, 13.30. Found: C, 53.58; H, 5.38; N, 13.30.

EXAMPLE 59 8-(3-(N-Norvalyl)amino-pyrrolidinyl)-4H-quinolizin-4-one-3-carboxylic acid

3-Amino-1-benzylpyrrolidine (I. Sumio and T. Matsuo, Japanese Kokai JP 5328161, published Mar. 16, 1978) is coupled to N-t-butoxycarbonyl norvaline (Boc-nVal) using conventional N-hydroxysuccinimide coupling procedures. The 1-benzyl group is removed by hydrogenolysis in methanol using palladium on carbon catalyst. The 3-(N-Boc-norvalyl)aminopyrrolidine is then reacted with ethyl 8-chloro-4H-quinolizin-4-one-3-carboxylate, the product of Step 3 of Example 58, as described in Step 4 of Example 58, replacing 3-(N-t-butoxycarbonylamino)pyrrolidine with 3-(N-Boc-norvalyl)aminopyrrolidine, to give 8-(3-(N-norvalyl)amino-pyrrolidinyl)-4H-quinolizin-4-one-3-carboxylic acid with the nitrogen of the amino acid protected with a Boc group. The Boc protecting group is removed by standard hydrolysis using trifluoroacetic acid and dilute aqueous hydrochloric acid.

Using the procedure outlined in Example 59, or any of the other conventional condensation methods listed above, other amino acid derivatives of the compounds of this invention having an amino group can be prepared. Examples of amino acids which can be coupled, either alone or in combination with one and other, include naturally occurring amino acids such as glycine, alanine, leucine, isoleucine, methionine, phenylalanine, valine, and the like, as well as synthetic amino acids such as cyclohexylalanine, cyclohexylglycine, aminopentanoic acid, and the like.

EXAMPLE 60 8-Chloro-4-H-quinolizin-4-one-3-carboxylic acid

Step 1: Ethyl 8-chloro-4H-quinolizin-4-one-3-carboxylate

35 mL of Dowtherm A® in a 3-neck flask equipped with a thermometer, an addition funnel and an air-cooled condenser was heated to 230°-235° C., under positive nitrogen pressure, using a heating mantel. A solution of 2.7 g (7.85 mmol) of diethyl 2-ethoxy-3-(5-fluoropyridin-2-yl)-propane-1,1-dicarboxylate, the product of Step 2 of Example 58, in 45 mL of Dowtherm A® was added, dropwise over a 1.5 hours period, through the addition funnel to the heated stirring Dowtherm A®. After the addition was complete, the resultant solution was heated at ˜200° C. for 40 minutes and then was cooled to ambient temperature. The black-green-colored solution was then poured into 600 mL of hexane and a precipitate formed. The precipitate was collected by filtration, washed with 2×150 mL of hexane and dried to afford 1.15 g (58% yield) of the title compound, m.p. 153°-154° C.

Step 2: 8-Chloro-4-H-quinolizin-4-one-3-carboxylic acid

Ethyl 8-chloro-4H-quinolizin-4-one-3-carboxylate (125 mg, 0.5 mmol) was suspended in 5 mL of 0.5N aqueous sodium hydroxide solution. The reaction mixture was heated to 65° C. and 2 mL of THF was added. After the reaction mixture was stirred at 65° C. for 1 hour, the THF was distilled from the mixture. Stirring was continued for 2 hours at 65° C. and then the reaction mixture was allowed to cool to ambient temperature. The aqueous mixture was adjusted to pH 2 with 3 mL of 1.0N aqueous hydrochloric acid solution and diluted with 10 mL of water. The precipitate was collected by filtration, washed with 2×15 mL of water and dried in vacuo to afford 100 mg (89% yield) of the title compound, m.p. 229°-230° C. The product was recrystallized from ethyl alcohol and dried in vacuo to afford 50 mg (44.5% yield) of the title compound, m.p. 237°-238° C.; MS DCI-NH₃ : 224 (M+H)⁺, 241 (M+NH₄)⁺ ; IR (KBr): 3430 (OH), 1740 (C═O) cm⁻¹ ; ¹ H NMR (CDCl₃) d 6.89 (d, 1H, J=6.9 Hz), 7.30 (dd, 1H, J=2.1 Hz, J=6.6 Hz), 7.71 (d, 1H, J=2.1 Hz), 8.64 (d, 1H, J=6.9 Hz), 9.25 (d, 1H, J=6.6 Hz). Analysis calculated for C₁₀ H₆ ClNO₃ : C, 53.71; H, 2.70; N, 6.26. Found: C, 54.27; H, 2.86; N, 6.23.

EXAMPLE 61 8-(4-methylpiperazin-1-yl)-4H-quinolizin-4-one-3-carboxylic acid hydrochloride

Step 1: Ethyl 8-(4-methylpiperazin-1-yl)-4H-quinolizin-4-one-3-carboxylate

Ethyl 8-chloro-4H-quinolizin-4-one-3-carboxylate (755 mg, 3.0 mmol), the product of Step 3 of Example 58, was suspended in 12 mL of dry pyridine under a nitrogen atmosphere. To the resultant solution was added 6.0 mL (6.0 mmol) of N-methylpiperazine and the reaction mixture was heated at 70° C. for 8 hours. The reaction mixture was then concentrated in vacuo in order to remove all of the pyridine. The dry residue (3.124 g) was dissolved in 125 mL of methylene chloride and the methylene chloride solution was washed with 125 mL of saturated sodium chloride solution (brine). The aqueous layer was extracted with 125 mL of methylene chloride and the combined methylene chloride solutions were dried over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filtered and concentrated and dried in vacuo to afford 1.01 g of the title compound.

Step 2: 8-(4-methylpiperazin-1-yl)-4H-quinolizin-4-one-3-carboxylic acid hydrochloride

A mixture of 0.865 g (2.75 mmol) of ethyl 8-(4-methylpiperazin-1-yl)-4H-quinolizin-4-one-3-carboxylate, from Step 1, in 12 mL of THF and 16.5 mL of a 0.5N aqueous solution of sodium hydroxide was heated, with stirring, at 75° C. for 8 hours. The THF was removed from the reaction mixture by distillation during the reaction. The concentrated reaction mixture was cooled to ambient temperature and adjusted to pH 2.0 with 10.5 mL of 1N aqueous hydrochloric acid solution. The aqueous solution was concentrated in vacuo to remove ˜80% of the water and the concentrate was diluted with 50 mL of 95% ethyl alcohol. The solid was collected by filtration, washed with 2×5 mL of ethyl alcohol and dried in vacuo to afford the desired product. The product was recrystallized from ethyl alcohol/water (3:1 v/v) to afford 0.332 g (37% yield) of the title compound, m.p. 257°-258° C.; MS DCI-NH₃ : 288 (M-Cl)⁺ 90%, 244 ((M-Cl)--CO₂ H)⁺ base, 270 (M-Cl--H₂ O)⁺ ; IR (KBr): 3420 (OH), 1645 (C═O) cm⁻¹ ; ¹ H NMR (TFA) d 3.20 (m, 3H), 3.52 (dd, 2H, J=10 Hz), 4.02 (m, 4H), 4.63 (d, 2H, J=12 Hz), 7.41 (m, 2H), 7.65 (d, 1H, J=7.5 Hz), 8.26 (d, 1H, J=9 Hz), 9.18 (d, 1H, J=7.5 Hz). Analysis calculated for C₁₅ H₁₈ ClN₃ O₃ +0.5H₂ O: C, 54.14; H, 5.75; N, 12.62. Found: C, 54.23; H, 5.54; N, 12.64.

EXAMPLE 62 8-(3-Amino-1-pyrrolidinyl)-1-ethyl-4H-quinolizin-4-one-3-carboxylic acid hydrochloride

Step 1: 4-Chloro-2-propyl-pyridine

A 1.5M solution of LDA in hexane (100 mL, 150 mmol) was cooled to -60° C. in an isopropyl alcohol/dry ice bath. To the stirred LDA solution, under nitrogen, was added, dropwise over a 0.5 hours period, a solution of 17.466 g (137 mmol) of 4-chloro-2-picoline (the product of Step 1 of Example 58) in 80 mL of dry THF. The reaction mixture was stirred for 0.5 hours at -60° C. and then a solution of 10.95 mL (137 mmol) of ethyl iodide in 30 mL of dry THF was added, dropwise over a 20 minute period. After the reaction mixture was stirred at -60° C. for 0.5 hours, the cooling bath was allowed to slowly (1.5 hours) warm to -30° C. According to TLC analysis on silica gel eluted with 5% methanol in methylene chloride, the reaction had gone to completion. The reaction mixture was poured into cold brine and the aqueous mixture was extracted with methylene chloride. The organic extract was dried over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filtered and concentrated in vacuo. The residue was distilled to afford 12.667 g (60% yield of the title compound, b.p. 77°-80° C. (10 mm Hg).

Step 2: Diethyl 2-ethoxy-3-[4-chloro-2-pyridyl]-pentane- 1,1-dicarboxylate

A solution of 12.6 mL (89.9 mmol) of diisopropylamine in 20 mL of anhydrous tetrahydrofuran (THF) was prepared under a nitrogen atmosphere and cooled in an ice/water bath. To this solution was added, dropwise over a 30 minute period, 36 mL of a 2.5M solution of n-butyllithium (90 mmol) in hexane. The solution was stirred for 30 minutes at 0° C. and then cooled to -60° C. To the amine solution at -60° C., was added, dropwise over a 30 minute period, a solution of 12.66 g (81.9 mmol) of 4-chloro-2-propyl-pyridine, from Step 1, in 100 mL of anhydrous THF and a dark red-colored solution was formed. The solution was stirred at -60° C. for 0.5 hours and then 16.55 mL (81.9 mmol) of ethyl 2-carboethoxy-3-ethoxy-2-propenecarboxylate was added, dropwise over a 30 minute period. Stirring was continued at -60° C. for 0.5 hours and at -20° C. for 1.5 hours. The reaction mixture was poured into cold brine and the aqueous mixture was extracted with methylene chloride. The combined organic extract was dried over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filtered and concentrated in vacuo to afford 35.48 g of the title compound. The product was carried on to the next step without purification.

Step 3: Ethyl 8-chloro-1-ethyl-4-H-quinolizin-4-one-3-carboxylate

A solution of 35.48 g (99.2 mmol) of diethyl 2-ethoxy-3-[4-chloro-2-pyridyl]-pentane-1,1-dicarboxylate, from Step 2, in 1 L of xylene was heated at 150° C., with stirring, for 24 hours and then concentrated in vacuo. The residue was washed with a mixture of hexane and cyclohexane to afford 14.867 g (54% yield) of the title compound as a green solid; MS DCI-NH₃ M/Z: 280 (M+H)⁺, 246 (M-Cl)⁺, 217 (M-Cl-Et)⁺ ; ¹ H NMR (CDCl₃) d 1.31 (t 3H, J=7.5 Hz), 1.43 (t, 3H, J=7.2 Hz), 2.78 (q, 2H, J=7.5 Hz), 4.43 (q, 2H, J=7.10 (dd, 1H, J=2.4 Hz, 8.1 Hz), 7.70 (d, 1H, J=2.4 Hz), 8.32 (s, 1H), 9.40 (d, 1H, 8.1 Hz).

Step 4: Ethyl 8-(3-(N-t-butoxycarbonyl)amino-1-pyrrolidinyl)-1-ethyl-4H-quinolizin-4-one-3-carboxylate

Ethyl 8-chloro-1-ethyl-4H-quinolizin-4-one-3-carboxylate (1.20 g, 4.3 mmol), from Step 3, was dissolved, under a nitrogen atmosphere, in 15 mL of dry pyridine. To the resultant solution was added 1.04 g (5.59 mmol) of 3-(N-t-butoxycarbonylaminopyrrolidine) and 1.8 mL (12.9 mmol) of dry triethylamine and the reaction mixture was heated at 60° C. for 12 hours. The reaction mixture was then concentrated in vacuo in order to remove all of the pyridine. Ethyl alcohol (4 mL) was added to the dry residue. The mixture was filtered to give 0.421 g of the desired product as a solid. The filtrate was concentrated and the residue purified by flash chromatography on silica gel eluted with 2% methanol in methylene chloride, followed by 5% methanol in methylene chloride to afford an additional 1.273 g of the desired product. The title compound was obtained in 92% yield (1.694 g) as a yellow solid and taken on to the next step.

Step 5: 8-(3-Amino-1-pyrrolidinyl)-1-ethyl-4H-quinolizin-4-one-3-carboxylic acid hydrochloride

A solution of 1.694 g (3.94 mmol) of ethyl 8-(3-(N-t-butoxycarbonyl)-amino-1-pyrrolidinyl)-1-ethyl-4H-quinolizin-4-one-3-carboxylate, from Step 4, in 25 mL of trifluoroacetic acid (TFA) was stirred for 2 hours at ambient temperature. The TFA was evaporated in vacuo and the residue was dissolved in 200 mL of methanol. To the resultant solution was added 25 g of strongly basic ion exchange resin and the mixture was stirred at ambient temperature for 2 hours. The mixture was filtered and the filtrate was concentrated under reduced pressure to afford 1.146 g (88% yield) of ethyl 8-(3-amino-1-pyrrolidinyl)-1-ethyl-4H-quinolizin-4-one-3-carboxylate as a residue. The residue was dissolved in 6 mL of THF and 10.5 mL of a 1M aqueous solution of sodium hydroxide was added. The reaction mixture was heated at 60° C. for 2 hours and then the reaction temperature was increased to 90° C. for 2 hours, in order to evaporate the THF. The concentrated reaction solution was poured into water and the pH of the resultant solution was adjusted to ˜2 with concentrated hydrochloric acid. The solid was filtered to afford 0.365 g (31% yield) of the title compound, m.p. 196°-198° C.; MS DCI-NH₃ : 302 (M-Cl)⁺ base, 258 ((M-Cl)--CO₂ H)⁺ 25%; IR (KBr): 3440 (OH), 2960, 1650 (C═O), 1500, 1360, 1280 cm⁻¹ ; ¹ H NMR (TFA) d 1.41 (t, 3H, J=7.5 Hz), 2.39 (q, 2H, J=7.5), 2.70 (m, 3H), 4.0 (m, 3H), 4.53 (m, 1H), 6.93 (d, 1H, J=1.5 Hz), 7.33 (dd, 1H, J=9 Hz, 1.5 Hz), 7.93 (s, 1H), 9.08 (d, 1H, J=9 Hz). Analysis calculated for C₁₆ H₂₀ ClN₃ O₃ : C, 56.98; H, 5.97; N, 12.44. Found: C., 56.83; H, 6.00; N, 11.93.

EXAMPLE 63 8-(3-(Alanyl)amino-pyrrolidinyl)-1-ethyl-4H-quinolizia-4-one-3-carboxylic acid

3-Amino-1-benzylpyrrolidine (I. Sumio and T. Matsuo, Japanese Kokai JP 5328161, published Mar. 16, 1978) is coupled to N-t-butoxycarbonyl alanine (Boc-Ala) using conventional N-hydroxysuccinimide coupling procedures. The 1-benzyl group is removed by hydrogenolysis in methanol using palladium on carbon catalyst. The 3-(N-Boc-alanyl)aminopyrrolidine is then reacted with ethyl 8-chloro-1-ethyl-4H-quinolizin-4-one-3-carboxylate, the product of Step 3 of Example 62, as described in Step 4 of Example 62 replacing 3-(N-t-butoxycarbonylaminopyrrolidine) with 3-(N-Boc-alanyl)aminopyrrolidine, to give 8-(3-(N-alanyl)amino-pyrrolidinyl)-4H-quinolizin-4-one-3-carboxylic acid with the nitrogen of the amino acid protected with a Boc group. The Boc protecting group is removed by standard hydrolysis using trifluoroacetic acid and dilute aqueous hydrochloric acid.

Using the procedure outlined in Example 63, or any of the other conventional condensation methods listed above, other amino acid derivatives of the compounds of this invention having an amino group can be prepared. Examples of amino acids which can be coupled, either alone or in combination with one and other, include naturally occurring amino acids such as glycine, alanine, leucine, isoleucine, methionine, phenylalanine, valine, and the like, as well as synthetic amino acids such as cyclohexylalanine, cyclohexylglycine, aminopentanoic acid, and the like.

EXAMPLE 64 1-Ethyl-8-(3-methyl-1-piperazinyl)-4H-quinolizin-4-one-3-carboxylic acid hydrochloride

Step 1: Ethyl 1-ethyl-8-(3-methyl-1-piperazinyl)-4H-quinolizin-4-one-3-carboxylate

Ethyl 8-chloro-1-ethyl-4H-quinolizin-4-one-3-carboxylate (558 mg, 2.0 mmol), the product of Step 3 of Example 62, was dissolved in 10 mL of dry pyridine under a nitrogen atmosphere. To the resultant solution was added 600 mg (6.0 mmol) of 2-methylpiperazine and the stirred reaction mixture was heated at 65° C. for 3 hours. The reaction mixture was allowed to cool to ambient temperature and then concentrated in vacuo in order to remove all of the pyridine. The residue was dissolved in 60 mL of methylene chloride and the methylene chloride solution was washed with 60 mL of water. The aqueous layer was extracted with 2×60 mL of methylene chloride and the combined methylene chloride solutions were dried over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filtered and concentrated and dried in vacuo to afford 690 mg of the title compound. The product was carried on to the next step without purification.

Step 2: 1-Ethyl-8-(3-methyl-1-piperazinyl)-4H-quinolizin-4-one-3-carboxylic acid hydrochloride

To a suspension of 0.686 g (2 mmol) of ethyl 1-ethyl-8-(3-methyl-1-piperazinyl)-4H-quinolizin-4-one-3-carboxylate, from Step 1, in 8 mL of THF was added 8.0 mL of a 1.0N aqueous sodium hydroxide solution and the reaction mixture was heated, with stirring, at 65° C. for 3 hours. The THF was removed from the reaction mixture by distillation during the reaction. The concentrated reaction mixture was cooled to ambient temperature and adjusted to pH 1-2 with 16 mL of 1N aqueous hydrochloric acid solution. The aqueous solution was concentrated in vacuo to remove the water and the residue was suspended in 10 mL of water. The solid was collected by filtration and dried in, vacuo to afford the 385 mg (55% yield) of the title compound, m.p.>295° C.; MS DCI-NH₃ : 316 (M-Cl)⁺ ; IR (KBr): 3420 (OH), 1720 (C═O) cm⁻¹ ; ¹ H NMR (TFA) d 1.50 (t, 3H, J=7.5 Hz), 1.70 (d, 3H, J=6 Hz), 3.00 (q, 2H, J=7.5 Hz), 3.70-4.10 (m, 6H), 4.55 (m, 1H), 4.60 (m, 1H), 7.40 (d, 1H, J=3.0 Hz), 7.68 (dd, 1H, J=3.0 Hz, 8.4 Hz), 8.18 (s, 1H), 9.19 (d, 1H, J=8.4 Hz). Analysis calculated for C₁₇ H₂₂ ClN₃ O₃ +H₂ O: C, 55.21; H, 6.54; N, 11.36. Found: C, 55.19; H, 6.07; N, 11.34.

EXAMPLE 65 1-Ethyl-8-(4-methylpiperazin-1-yl)-4H-quinolizin-4-one-3-carboxylic acid hydrochloride

Step 1: Ethyl 1-ethyl-8-(4-methylpiperazin-1-yl)-4H-quinolizin-4-one-3-carboxylate

Ethyl 8-chloro-1-ethyl-4H-quinolizin-4-one-3-carboxylate (279 mg, 1.0 mmol), the product of Step 3 of Example 62, was dissolved in 5 mL of dry pyridine under a nitrogen atmosphere. To the resultant solution was added 2 mL (2.0 mmol) of N-methylpiperazine and the stirred reaction mixture was heated at 85° C. for 2.5 hours. The reaction mixture was allowed to cool to ambient temperature and then concentrated in vacuo in order to remove all of the pyridine. The residue was dissolved in 50 mL of methylene chloride and the methylene chloride solution was washed with 50 mL of 5% aqueous sodium bicarbonate solution. The aqueous layer was extracted with 3×50 mL of methylene chloride and the combined methylene chloride solutions were dried over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filtered and concentrated and dried in vacuo to afford 343 mg of the title compound, m.p. 94°-96° C.; MS DCI-NH₃ : 344 (M+H)⁺.

Step 2: 1-Ethyl-8-(4-methylpiperazin-1-yl)-4H-quinolizin-4-one-3-carboxylic acid hydrochloride

To a solution of 171 mg (0.5 mmol) of ethyl 1-ethyl-8-(4-methylpiperazin-1-yl)-4H-quinolizin-4-one-3-carboxylate, from Step 1, in 4 mL of THF was added 4.0 mL of a 1.0N aqueous sodium hydroxide solution and the reaction mixture was heated, with stirring, at 75° C. for 4.5 hours. The reaction mixture was cooled to ambient temperature and adjusted to pH 2 with 5 mL of 1N aqueous hydrochloric acid solution. The aqueous solution was concentrated in vacuo to ˜5 mL and the solid was collected by filtration and dried in vacuo to afford 120 mg (68% yield) of the title compound, m.p. 293°-294° C. (dec); MS DCI-NH₃ : 316 (M-Cl)⁺ 90%, 272 ((M-Cl)-CO₂ H)⁺ base; IR (KBr): 3420 (OH), 1695 (C═O), 1640 (C═O) cm⁻¹ ; ¹ H NMR (TFA) d 1.47 (t, 3H, J=7.5 Hz), 3.00 (q, 2H, J=7.5 Hz), 3.23 (s, 3H), 3.55 (dd, 2H, J=9 Hz), 4.12 (m, 4H), 4.65 (d, 2H, J=15 Hz), 7.40 (s, 1H), 7.67 (d, 1H, J=9 Hz), 8.18 (s, 1H), 9.20 (d, 1H, J=7.5 Hz). Analysis calculated for C₁₇ H₂₂ ClN₃ O₃ : C, 56.59; H, 6.42; N, 11.64. Found: C, 56.86; H, 6.19; N, 11.60.

EXAMPLE 66 4-Chloro-5-fluoro-2-picoline

Step 1: 2-(5-Nitro-2-pyridyl)-1,3-propanedicarboxylate

Sodium hydride (20.2 g of NaH suspended in hexane, 0.504 mol) was suspended, under a nitrogen atmosphere, in 600 mL of anhydrous THF in a 3-neck 2 L round-bottom flask equipped with an addition funnel and a mechanical stirrer. The suspension was cooled to 0° C. in an ice bath. A solution of 71.8 mL (0.473 mmol) of diethyl malonate in 60 mL of anhydrous THF was added dropwise to the sodium hydride suspension over a 1 hour period. After the addition and the evolution of hydrogen gas were complete, the reaction mixture was stirred for 20 min at 0° C. A solution of 50 g (0.315 mol) of 2-chloro-5-nitropyridine in 150 mL of anhydrous THF was added dropwise to the mixture, over a 25 min period. The ice bath was removed and the deep red-colored solution was stirred at ambient temperature for 48 hours. These procedures were repeated on the same scale. The two solutions containing the product were concentrated to ˜500 mL and poured into a mixture of 1 L of 10% aqueous sodium bicarbonate solution and 1 L of brine. The aqueous mixture was extracted with 3×500 mL of methylene chloride. The combined organic extract was dried over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filtered and concentrated in vacuo to a solid residue. The residue was crystallized from ethyl alcohol and the crystals were washed with hexane to yield 140 g (79% yield) of the title compound as a bright yellow solid; MS DCI-NH₃ M/Z: 283 (M+H)⁺ base, 253 ((M+H)--C₂ H₅)⁺ base; ¹ H NMR (CDCl₃) d 1.30 (t, 6H, J=7.5 Hz), 4.26 (q, 2H, J=6.0 Hz), 4.29 (q, 2H, J=6.0 Hz), 5.08 (s, 1H), 7.77 (dd, 1H, J=9.0 Hz, 0.6 Hz), 8.49 (dd, 1H, J=3.0 Hz, 9.0 Hz), 9.38 (dd, 1H, J=3.0 Hz, 9.0 Hz).

Step 2: 5-Nitro-2-picoline

A suspension of 102.0 g (0.361 mol) of 2-(5-nitro-2-pyridyl)-1,3-propanedicarboxylate, from Step 1, in 600 mL of 20% aqueous sulfuric acid solution was heated at 95° C. for 24 hours. The resultant solution was poured onto 1 kg of ice and the aqueous mixture was adjusted to a pH within the range pH 10-12 with 50% aqueous sodium hydroxide solution. The precipitate was filtered and dissolved in ethyl acetate. The ethyl acetate solution was dried over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filtered and concentrated to a solid residue. The residue was washed with hexane. The hexane was removed by filtration and the solid was dried to afford 45.86 g (92% yield) of the title compound; ¹ H NMR (CDCl₃) d 2.71 (s, 3H), 7.36 (d, 1H, J=9.0 Hz), 8.37 (dd, 1H, J=3.0 Hz, 9.0 Hz), 9.33 (d, 1H, J=3.0 Hz).

Step 3: 5-Amino-2-picoline

The product of Step 2, 5-nitro-2-picoline (45.86, 0.332 mol), was dissolved in 200 mL of methanol and 1.15 g of 10% palladium on carbon was added to the resultant solution. The reaction mixture was hydrogenated at ambient temperature under 4 atmospheres of hydrogen. The palladium catalyst was removed by filtration through a 45 μMillipore® filter and the filtrate was concentrated in vacuo to afford 33.96 g (95% yield) of the title compound as a tan solid; ¹ H NMR (CDCl₃) d 2.42 (s, 3H), 3.54 (brs, 2H), 6.91 (m, 2H), 8.00 (m, 1H).

Step 4: 5-Fluoro -2-picoline

A solution of 5-amino-2-picoline (20 g, 0.185 mol), from Step 3, in 105 mL of ethyl alcohol was cooled to 0° C. Tetrafluoroboric acid (55 mL of a 48% solution in water) was added to the cold 5-aminopicoline solution and the flask containing the resultant solution was weighed. Ethyl nitrite was bubbled through the cold solution until 13.88 g (0.185 mol) had been added. The addition took place over a 1.25 hours period. After the addition was complete the reaction solution was allowed to sit at 0° C. for 15 min, during which time, the excess ethyl nitrite evaporated from the solution. Diethyl ether (120 mL) was added to the reaction mixture to ensure complete precipitation of the tetrafluoroborate salt. After 30 minutes at 0° C., the mixture was filtered. The filter cake was washed with 200 mL of diethyl ether, followed by 300 mL of hexane. The solid was transferred to a 1 L beaker containing approximately 300 mL of hexane and 10.75 g (0.185 mmol) of potassium fluoride. The mixture was heated to 40° C. over a 4.5 hours period. The orange-colored solid was converted to a black oily solid. The hexane was decanted and the residue was cooled to 0° C. The cold residue was triturated with approximately 200 mL of 50% sodium hydroxide. The mixture was combined with material obtained from duplicate runs of the preceeding procedures and the combined aqueous mixtures were steam distilled. The aqueous distillate collected between 92° C. and 100° C. was extracted with two portions of methylene chloride. The combined methylene chloride extract was dried over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filtered and added to the (hexane) distillate which was collected between 62° C. and 65° C. The product was carried on to the next step in solution.

Step 5: 5-Fluoro-2-picoline-N-oxide

To the solution of 5-fluoro-2-picoline obtained in Step 4, at 0° C., was added, with vigorous stirring, a cold solution of 40% peracetic acid (prepared by carefully adding 50 mL of 30% hydrogen peroxide solution to 150 mL of glacial acetic acid). The reaction mixture was heated at reflux temperature (50° C.) for 4 days and then poured into 600 mL of ice water. The aqueous mixture was adjusted to pH 9 by the addition of potassium carbonate and then was stirred at ambient temperature for 4 hours. The aqueous solution was continuously extracted with methylene chloride for 24 hours and the methylene chloride extract was dried over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filtered and concentrated in vacuo to afford 30.8 g (22% yield) of the title compound; MS DCI-NH₃ M/Z: 128 (M+H)⁺ base; ¹ H NMR (CDCl₃) d 2.48 (s, 3H), 7.00 (ddd, 1H), 7.22 (dd, 1H), 8.22 (dd, 1H).

Step 6: 5-Fluoro-4-nitro-2-picoline-N-oxide

The reaction was carried out in a flask vented to a gas scrubber containing aqueous sodium hydroxide solution. The product of Step 5, 5-fluoro-2-picoline-N-oxide (1.0 g, 7.86 mmol) was cooled to 0° C. and concentrated sulfuric acid (4.2 mL) was slowly added, with stirring. Solid potassium nitrate (1.27 g, 12.5 mmol) was then added to this mixture at 0° C., in small portions over a 45 minute period. The reaction mixture was allowed to warm to ambient temperature and was stirred at ambient temperature for 1 hour. Not all of the potassium nitrate had dissolved and the reaction mixture was heated at 50° C. for 0.5 hours and then at 100° C. for 18 hours. The homogeneous reaction solution was poured over ice and the resultant aqueous solution was adjusted to pH 9 with solid potassium carbonate. The aqueous solution was then extracted with 3×80 mL of methylene chloride. The combined organic extract was dried over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filtered and concentrated in vacuo to give 1.084 g (80% yield) of the title compound as a yellow solid, m.p. 107°-108° C.; MS DCI-NH₃ M/Z: 190 (M+NH₄)⁺ 10%, 173 (M+H)⁺ 30%, 157 (M-O)⁺ 50%; ¹ H NMR (CDCl₃) d 2.48 (s, 3H), 8.05 (d, 1H, J=9.0 Hz), 8.31 (d, 1H, J=6.0 Hz).

Step 7: 4-Chloro-5-fluoro-2-picoline-N-oxide

The product of Step 6, 5-fluoro-4-nitro-2-picoline-N-oxide (3.56 g, 20.6 mmol) was dissolved in 30 mL of concentrated (37.5%) aqueous hydrochloric acid. The resultant solution was heated, with stirring, at 110° C. for 48 hours and then concentrated in vacuo. Water (30 mL) was added to the residue and the resultant aqueous solution was adjusted to pH 9-10 with sodium carbonate. The aqueous solution was then extracted with 3×50 mL of methylene chloride and the combined organic extract was dried over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filtered and concentrated in vacuo. The product was crystallized from hexane to afford 1.8 g (55% yield) of the title compound, m.p. 92°-93° C.; MS DCI-NH₃ M/Z: 179 (M+NH₄)⁺ 30%, 162 (M+H)⁺ base, 146 (M-O)⁺ 60%; ¹ H NMR (CDCl₃) d 2.46 (s, 3H), 7.30 (d, 1H, J=9.0 Hz), 8.26 (d, 1H, J=4.5 Hz); IR (chloroform solution) 1605 (N-O), 1180 (C-F) cm⁻¹. Analysis calculated for C₆ H₅ ClFNO: C, 44.61; H, 3.12; N, 8.62. Found: C, 44.89; H, 3.25; N, 9.40.

Step 8: 4-Chloro-5-fluoro-2-picoline

4-Chloro-5-fluoro-2-picoline-N-oxide (12.43 g, 76.93 mmol), from Step 7, was dissolved in 52 mL of glacial acetic acid in a 3-necked flask equipped with a mechanical stirrer, a condenser and a thermometer. Iron powder (6.45 g, 115.5 mmol) was added to the solution at ambient temperature and the reaction mixture was carefully heated to 35°-40° C. After 10 min at 30° C., an exothermic reaction took place which caused the reaction temperature to rise to 120° C. and the reaction mixture became a very dark brown-colored solution. The flask was transferred to a cold water bath and the temperature of the solution brought down to ambient. The reaction mixture was then poured over ice. The resultant aqueous mixture was adjusted to pH 9 with potassium carbonate and steam distilled. The aqueous distillate collected at 92°-96° C. was extracted with three portions of methylene chloride. The combined organic extract was dried over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filtered and distilled to afford 15.91 g (71% yield) of the title compound, b.p. 138°-140° C.; MS GC-MS M/Z:146 (M+H)⁺ ; ¹ H NMR (CDCl₃) d 2.53 (s, 3H), 7.23 (d, 1H, J=6.0 Hz), 8.37 (s, 1H).

EXAMPLE 67 3,4-Dichloro-5-fluoro-2-picoline

To 0.87 g (6 mmol) of 4-chloro-5-fluoro-2-picoline, the product of Example 66, in 20 mL of chloroform cooled to -45° C., is added 0.75 mL of t-butylhypochlorite. The reaction mixture is stirred at -45° C. for 2 hours and at 0° C. for 2 hours. The reaction mixture is then poured into water and the resultant aqueous mixture is extracted with methylene chloride. The organic solution is dried over anhydrous magnesium sulfate, filtered, concentrated under reduced pressure and distilled to afford the title compound.

EXAMPLE 68 3-Bromo-4-chloro-5-fluoro-2-picoline

4-Chloro-5-fluoro-2-picoline, the product of Exmnple 66, is treated with bromine in fuming sulfuric acid containing 65% sulfur trioxide for 7 hours at 80° C. as described by L. van der Does and H. J. Hertog in Rec Tray Chim 81:864 (1965) to afford the title compound.

EXAMPLE 69 4-Chloro-3,5-difluoro-2-picoline

4-Chloro-5-fluoro-2-picoline is treated with 1.1 equivalents of acetyl hypofluorite as described by O. Lerman, et al. J Org Chem, 49: 806-813 (1984) to afford the title compound.

EXAMPLE 70 4-Chloro-5-fluoro-2-propyl-pyridine

Diisopropylamine (924 μL, 6.59 mmol) was dissolved in 9 mL of dry THF and the resultant solution was cooled to 0° C. in an ice bath. n-Butyllithium (3.07 mL of a 2.05M solution in THF, 6.29 mmol) was added via syringe to the amine solution and the resultant solution was stirred for 30 minutes at 0° C. The lithium diisopropylamide (LDA) solution was then cooled to -50° C. in an isopropyl alcohol/dry ice bath. To the cold LDA solution was added, dropwise from an addition funnel, over a 15 min period, a solution of 4-chloro-5-fluoro-2-picoline (435 μL, 3.0 mmol), the product of Example 64, in 9 mL of THF. The reaction solution turned dark orange-brown in color. The reaction solution was stirred at a temperature in the range -50° C. to -45° C. for 5 hours and then was cooled over a 15 min period to -78° C. Ethyl iodide (792 μL, 9.9 mmol) was added in one portion and the reaction solution was stirred at -78° C. for 20 min. The reaction was then quenched by pouring the reaction solution into 60 mL of 10% aqueous ammonium chloride solution. The aqueous mixture was extracted with 2×50 mL of methylene chloride. The combined organic extract was dried over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filtered and concentrated in vacuo and the residue was distilled to afford the title compound, b.p. 80°-82° C. (12 mm Hg); MS DCI-NH₃ M/Z: 174 (M+H)⁺ 40%; ¹ H NMR (CDCl₃) d 0.96 (t, 3H, J=7.5 Hz), 1.73 (spt, 2H, J=7.5 Hz), 2.73 (t, 2H, J=7.5 Hz), 7.21 (d, 1H, J=6.0 Hz), 8.38 (s, 1H).

EXAMPLE 71 3,4-Dichloro-5-fluoro-2-propyl-pyridine

By following the procedures described in Example 67 and replacing 4-chloro-5-fluoro-2-picoline (the product of Example 66) with 4-chloro-5-fluoro-2-propyl-pyridine (the product of Example 70), the title compound can be prepared.

EXAMPLE 72 3-Bromo-4-chloro-5-fluoro-2-propyl-pyridine

By following the procedures described in Example 68 and replacing 4-chloro-5-fluoro-2-picoline (the product of Example 66) with 4-chloro-5-fluoro-2-propyl-pyridine (the product of Example 70), the title compound can be prepared.

EXAMPLE 73 4-Chloro-3,5-difluoro-2-propyl-pyridine

By following the procedures described in Example 69 and replacing 4-chloro-5-fluoro-2-picoline (the product of Example 66) with 4-chloro-5-fluoro-2-propyl-pyridine (the product of Example 70), the title compound can be prepared.

EXAMPLE 74 1-Ethyl-7-fluoro-8-(4-methylpiperazin-1-yl)-4H-quinolizin-4-one-3-carboxylic acid hydrochloride

By following the procedures described in Step 2 of Example 62 and in Example 65 and replacing 4-chloropicoline with 4-chloro-5-fluoro-picoline (the product of Example 66), the title compound can be prepared.

EXAMPLE 75 1-Ethyl-7-fluoro-8-(3-methyl-1-piperazinyl)-4H-quinolizin-4-one-3-carboxylic acid hydrochloride

By following the procedures described in Step 2 of Example 62 and in Example 65 and replacing 4-chloropicoline with 4-chloro-5-fluoro-picoline (the product of Example 66), and replacing N-methylpiperazine with 2-methylpiperazine, the title compound can be prepared.

EXAMPLE 76 8-(3-Amino-1-pyrrolidinyl-1-ethyl-7-fluoro-4H-quinolizin-4-one-3-carboxylic acid hydrochloride

Following the procedures described in Example 62, replacing 4-chloropicoline with 4-chloro-5-fluoro-picoline (the product of Example 66), the title compound is prepared.

EXAMPLE 77 9-Chloro-1-ethyl-7-fluoro-8-(4-methylpiperazin-1-yl)-4H-quinolizin-4-one-3-carboxylic hydrochloride

Following the procedures described in Step 2 of Example 62 and in Example 65, replacing 4-chloropicoline with 3,4-dichloro-5-fluoro-picoline (the product of Example 67), the title compound is prepared.

EXAMPLE 78 9-Chloro-1-ethyl-7-fluoro-8-(3-methyl-1-piperazinyl)-4H-quinolizin-4-one-3-carboxylic acid hydrochloride

Following the procedures described in Step 2 of Example 62 and in Example 65, replacing 4-chloropicoline with 3,4-dichloro-5-fluoropicoline (the product of Example 67), and replacing N-methylpiperazine with 2-methylpiperazine, the title compound is prepared.

EXAMPLE 79 8-(3-Amino-1-pyrrolidinyl)-9-chloro-1-ethyl-7-fluoro-4H-quinolizin-4-one-3-carboxylic acid hydrochloride

Following the procedures described in Example 62, replacing 4-chloropicoline with 3,4-dichloro-5-fluoropicoline (the product of Example 67), the title compound is prepared.

EXAMPLE 80 9-Bromo-1-ethyl-7-fluoro-8-(4-methylpiperazin-1-yl)-4H-quinolizin-4-one-3-carboxylic acid hydrochloride

Following the procedures described in Step 2 of Example 62 and in Example 65, replacing 4-chloropicoline with 3-bromo-4-chloro-5-fluoropicoline (the product of Example 68, the title compound is prepared.

EXAMPLE 81 9-Bromo-1-ethyl-7-fluoro-8-(3-methyl-1-piperazinyl)-4H-quinolizin-4-one-3-carboxylic acid hydrochloride

Following the procedures described in Step 2 of Example 62 and in Example 65, replacing 4-chloropicoline with 3-bromo-4-chloro-5-fluoro-picoline (the product of Example 68), and replacing N-methylpiperazine with 2-methylpiperazine, the title compound is prepared.

EXAMPLE 82 8-(3-Amino-1-pyrrolidinyl)-9-bromo-1-ethyl-7-fluoro-4H-quinolizin-4-one-3-carboxylic acid hydrochloride

Following the procedures described in Example 62, replacing 4-chloropicoline with 3-bromo-4-chloro-5-fluoro-picoline (the product of Example 68), the title compound is prepared.

EXAMPLE 83 7,9-Difluoro-1-ethyl-8-(4-methylpiperazin-1-yl)-4H-quinolizin-4-one-3-carboxylic acid hydrochloride

Following the procedures described in Step 2 of Example 62 and in Example 65, replacing 4-chloropicoline with 4-chloro-3,5-difluoropicoline (the product of Example 69), the title compound is prepared.

EXAMPLE 84 7,9-Difluoro-1-ethyl-8-(3-methyl-1-piperazinyl)-4H-quinolizin-4-one-3-carboxylic acid hydrochloride

Following the procedures described in Step 2 of Example 62 and in Example 65, replacing 4-chloropicoline with 4-chloro-3,5-difluoropicoline (the product of Example 69), and replacing N-methylpiperazine with 2-methylpiperazine, the title compound is prepared.

EXAMPLE 85 8-(3-Amino-1-pyrrolidinyl)-7,9-difluoro-1-ethyl-4H-quinolizin-4-one-3-carboxylic acid hydrochloride

Following the procedures described in Example 62, replacing 4-chloropicoline with 4-chloro-3,5-difluoropicoline (the product of Example 69), the title compound is prepared.

EXAMPLE 86 1-Cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-8-(4-methylpipcrazin-1-yl)-4H-quinolizin-4-one-3-carboxylic acid hydrochloride

Following the procedures described in Steps 1 and 2 of Example 62 and in Example 65, replacing 4-chloropicoline with 4-chloro-5-fluoropicoline (the product of Example 66), and replacing ethyl iodide with cyclopropyl iodide, the title coinpound is prepared.

EXAMPLE 87 1-Cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-8-(3-methyl-1-piperazinyl)-4H-quinolizin-4-one-3-carboxylic acic hydrochloride

Following the procedures described in Steps 1 and 2 of Example 62, replacing 4-chloropicoline with 4-chloro-5-fluoropicoline (the product of Example 66) and replacing ethyl iodide with cyclopropyl iodide, and the procedures described in Example 65, replacing N-methylpiperazine with 2-methylpiperazine, the title compound is prepared.

EXAMPLE 88 8-(3-Amino-1-pyrrolidinyl)-1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-4H-quinolizin-4-one-3-carboxylic acid hydrochloride

Following the procedures described in Example 62, replacing 4-chloropicoline with 4-chloro-5-fluoropicoline (the product of Example 66), and replacing ethyl iodide with cyclopropyl iodide, the title compound is prepared.

EXAMPLE 89 9-Chloro-1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-8-(4-methylpiperazin-1-yl)-4H-quinolizin-4-one-3-carboxylic acid hydrochloride

Following the procedures described in Steps 1 and 2 of Example 62, replacing 4-chloropicoline with 3,4-dichloro-5-fluoropicoline (the product of Example 67) and replacing ethyl iodide with cyclopropyl iodide, and the procedures described in Example 65, the title compound is prepared.

EXAMPLE 90 9-Chloro-1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-8-(3-methyl-1-piperazinyl)-4H-quinolizin-4-one-3-carboxylic acid hydrochloride

Following the procedures described in Steps 1 and 2 of Example 62, replacing 4-chloropicoline with 3,4-dichloro-5-fluoropicoline (the product of Example 67) and replacing ethyl iodide with cyclopropyl iodide, and the procedures described in Example 65, replacing N-methylpiperazine with 2-methylpiperazine, the title compound is prepared.

EXAMPLE 91 8-(3-Amino-1-pyrrolidinyl)-9-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-4H-quinolizin-4-one-3-carboxylic acid hydrochloride

Following the procedures described in Example 62, replacing 4-chloropicoline with 3,4-dichloro-5-fluoropicoline (the product of Example 67) and replacing ethyl iodide with cyclopropyl iodide, the title compound is prepared.

EXAMPLE 92 9-Bromo-1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-8-(4-methylpiperazin-1-yl)-4H-quinolizin-4-one-3-carboxylic acid hydrochloride

Following the procedures described in Steps 1 and 2 of Example 62, replacing 4-chloropicoline with 3-bromo-4-chloro-5-fluoropicoline (the product of Example 68) and replacing ethyl iodide with cyclopropyl iodide, and the procedures described. in Example 65, the title compound is prepared.

EXAMPLE 93 9-Bromo-1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-8-(3-methyl-1-piperazinyl)-4H-quinolizin-4-one-3-carboxylic acid hydrochloride

Following the procedures described in Steps 1 and 2 of Example 62, replacing 4-chloropicoline with 3-bromo-4-chloro-5-fluoropicoline (the product of Example 68) and replacing ethyl iodide with cyclopropyl iodide, and the procedures described in Example 65, replacing N-methylpiperazine with 2-methylpiperazine, the title compound is prepared.

EXAMPLE 94 8-(3-Amino-1-pyrrolidinyl)-9-bromo-1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-4H-quinolizin-4-one-3-carboxylic acid hydrochloride

Following the procedures described in Example 62, replacing 4-chloropicoline with 3-bromo-4-chloro-5-fluoropicoline (the product of Example 68) and replacing ethyl iodide with cyclopropyl iodide, the title compound is prepared.

EXAMPLE 95 1-Cyclopropyl-7,9-difluoro-8-(4-methylpiperazin-1-yl)-4H-quinolizin-4-one-3-carboxylic Acid Hydrochloride

Following the procedures described in Steps 1 and 2 of Example 62, replacing 4-chloropicoline with 4-chloro-3,5-difluoropicoline (the product of Example 69) and replacing ethyl iodide with cyclopropyl iodide, and the procedures described in Example 65, the title compound is prepared.

EXAMPLE 96 1-Cyclopropyl-7,9-difluoro-8-(3-methyl-1-piperazinyl-4H-quinolizin-4-one-3-carboxylic Acid Hydrochloride

Following the procedures described in Steps 1 and 2 of Example 62, replacing 4-chloropicoline with 4-chloro-3,5-difluoropicoline (the product of Example 69) and replacing ethyl iodide with cyclopropyl iodide, and the procedures described in Example 65, replacing N-methylpiperazine with 2-methylpiperazine, the title compound is prepared.

EXAMPLE 97 8-(3-Amino-1-pyrrolidinyl)-1-cyclopropyl-7,9-difluoro-4H-quinolizin-4-one-3-carboxylic Acid Hydrochloride

Following the procedures described in Example 62, replacing 4-chloropicoline with 4-chloro-3,5-difluoropicoline (the product of Example 69) and replacing ethyl iodide with cyclopropyl iodide, the title compound is prepared.

EXAMPLE 98 7-Fluoro-1-methylamino-8-(4-methylpiperazin-1-yl)-4H-quinolizin-4-one-3-carboxylic Acid Hydrochloride

Step 1: 4-Chloro-5-fluoro-alpha-bromo-2-picoline

4-Chloro-5-fluoro-2-picoline (2.9 g, 20 mmol), the product of Example 66, was dissolved in 50 mL of 1,2-dichloroethane in a dry flask. The resultant solution was heated, with stirring, to 75° C. and 4.09 (23 mmol) of N-bromosuccinimide was added, followed by 100 mG (0.7 mmol) of 2,2-azobisisobutyronitrile (AIBN), a free radical initiator. After the reaction mixture was stirred at 75° C. for 24 hours, it was diluted with 450 mL of methylene chloride and washed with 3×400 mL of water. The organic layer was separated and dried over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filtered and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was dried in vacuo to give 3.5 g (69% yield) of the title compound as an amber oil; ¹ H NMR (CDCl₃) d 4.50 (s, 2H), 7.54 (d, 1H), 8.44 (s, 1H).

Step 2: 4-Chloro-5-fluoro-2-(N-methylaminomethyl)-pyridine

4-Chloro-5-fluoro-alpha-bromo-2-picoline (1.37 g, 6.1 mmol), from Step 1 was dissolved in 15 mL of methanol in a pressure tube. Methylamine (3 mL of 40% aqueous solution) was added to the tube and the tube was sealed. The reaction mixture was stirred at ambient temperature for 26 hours and then the solvent was removed under reduced pressure. To the residue was added 50 mL of 10% aqueous sodium carbonate solution and the resultant aqueous mixture was extracted with 3×50 mL of methylene chloride. The organic combined extract was dried over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filtered and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was dried in vacuo to give 754 mg g (70% yield) of the title compound; MS DCI-NH₃ M/Z: 175 (M+H)⁺ base; ¹ H NMR (CDCl₃) d 2.50 (s, 3H), 3.90 (s, 2H), 7.47 (d, 1H), 8.42 (s, 1H).

Step 3:N-(4-chloro-5-fluoro-2-pyridyl)methyl-N-methyl-N-(2,2-dimethylethyl)-formamidine

4-Chloro-5-fluoro-2-(N-methylaminomethyl)-pyridine (650 mg, 3.72 mmol), from Step 2 was dissolved in 15 mL of toluene. To the resultant solution was added 2.3 mL (15 mmol) of N,N-dimethyl-N-(2,2-dimethylethyl)-formamide, followed by 40 mg (0.3 mmol) of ammonium sulfate. The reaction mixture was heated at reflux temperature, with stirring, for 28 hours and then allowed to cool to ambient temperature. The solvent was removed under reduced pressure and the residue dried in vacuo to give 560 mg (59% yield) of the title compound; MS DCI-NH₃ M/Z: 175 (M+H)⁺ 73%, 203 ((M+H)-Cl-F)⁺ base; ¹ H NMR (CDCl₃) d 1.17 (s, 3H), 1.19 (s, 9H), 2.83 (d, 2H), 4.47 (s, 1H), 7.43 (d, 1H, J=3 Hz), 8.40 (dd, 1H), J=3 Hz, 1.5 Hz).

Step 4: Diethyl 2-ethoxy-3-(5-fluoropyridin-2-yl)-3-[N-methyl-N-(2",2"-dimethylethyl)methylamino]-propane-1,1-dicarboxylate

Lithium diisopropylamide (LDA: 16 mL of a 1.5M solution in hexane) is added to 8 mL of dry THF, under a nitrogen atmosphere, and the resultant solution is cooled to -70° C. in a isopropyl alcohol/dry ice bath. To the cooled solution of LDA, is added dropwise, over a 30 minute period, a solution of 3.41 g (19.6 mmol) of N-(4-chloro-5-fluoro-2-pyridyl)methyl-N-methyl-N-(2,2-dimethylethyl)-formamidine, from Step 3, in 25 mL of dry THF. After stirring the solution for 0.5 hours at -70° C., a solution of 4.04 mL (19.6 mmol) of ethoxymethylenemalonate in 18 mL of dry THF is added dropwise over a 30 minute period. The reaction solution turns from dark red to orange. After stirring for 0.5 hours at -70° C., the reaction solution is allowed to warm to -20° C. and is stirred at -20° C. for 1 hour. The reaction is quenched at -20° C. by the addition of 1.3 mL of glacial acetic acid and the cooling bath is removed. After 20 minutes the reaction solution is poured into 5% aqueous sodium bicarbonate solution. The aqueous mixture is extracted with methylene chloride and the organic extract is dried over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filtered and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue is purified by chromatography on a silica gel column to afford the title compound.

Step 5: Diethyl 2-ethoxy-3-(5-fluoropyridin-2-yl)-3-methylamino-propane-1,1-dicarboxylate

A solution of 2 mmol (0.8 g) of diethyl 2-ethoxy-3-(5-fluoropyridin-2-yl)-3-[N-methyl-N-(2",2"-dimethylethyl)methylamino]-propane-1,1-dicarboxylate, from Step 4, 16 mmol of hydrazine and 6 mml of glacial acetic acid in 20 mL of 95% ethyl alcohol is heated at 50° C. under nitrogen for approximately 15 hours. Upon cooling, the solvent is removed in vacuo and the residue extracted with diethyl ether. The ether solution is washed with saturated aqueous sodium bicarbonate solution, dried over anhydrous sodium sulfate, and concentrated in vacuo to afford the title compound.

Step 6: Ethyl 8-chloro-7-fluoro-1-methylamino-4H-quinolizin-4-one-3-carboxylate

80 mL of Dowtherm A® in a 3-neck flask equipped with a thermometer, an addition funnel and an air-cooled condenser is heated to 235° C., under nitrogen, using a heating mantel. A solution of 3.9 g (12.4 mmol) of diethyl 2-ethoxy-3-(5-fluoropyridin-2-yl)-3-methylaminopropane-1,1-dicarboxylate, from Step 5, in 45 mL of Dowtherm A® is added, dropwise over a 1.5 hours period, through the addition funnel to the heated stirring Dowtherm A®. After the addition is complete, the resultant solution is heated at -200° C. for 1 hour and then is cooled to ambient temperature. The solution is then poured into 500 mL of hexane and a precipitate forms. The precipitate is collected by filtration, washed with 5×100 mL of hexane and dried to afford the title compound.

Step 7: Ethyl 7-fluoro-1-methylamino-8-(4-methylpiperazin-1-yl)-4H-quinolizin-4-one-3-carboxylate

Ethyl 8-chloro-7-fluoro-1-methylamino-4H-quinolizin-4-one-3-carboxylate (899 mg, 3.0 mmol), the product of Step 6, is suspended in 12 mL of dry pyridine under a nitrogen atmosphere. To the resultant solution is added 6.0 mL (6.0 mmol) of N-methylpiperazine and the reaction mixture is heated at 70° C. for 8 hours. The reaction mixture is then concentrated in vacuo in order to remove all of the pyridine. The dry residue is dissolved in 125 mL of methylene chloride and the methylene chloride solution is washed with 125 mL of brine. The aqueous layer is extracted with 125 mL of methylene chloride and the combined methylene chloride solutions are dried over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filtered and concentrated and dried in vacuo to afford the title compound.

Step 8: 8-(4-methylpiperazin-1-yl)-4H-quinolizin-4-one-3-carboxylic acid hydrochloride

A mixture of 1 g (2.75 mmol) of ethyl 7-fluoro-1-methylamino-8-(4-methylpiperazin-1-yl)-4H-quinolizin-4-one-3-carboxylate, from Step 7, in 12 mL of THF and 16.5 mL of a 0.5N aqueous solution of sodium hydroxide is heated, with stirring, at 75° C. for 8 hours. The THF is removed from the reaction mixture by distillation during the reaction. The concentrated reaction mixture is cooled to ambient temperature and adjusted to pH 2.0 with 10.5 mL of 1N aqueous hydrochloric acid solution. The aqueous solution is concentrated in vacuo to remove ˜80% of the water and the concentrate is diluted with 50 mL of 95% ethyl alcohol. The solid is collected by filtration, washed with 2×5 mL of ethyl alcohol and dried in vacuo to afford the desired product.

EXAMPLES 99-116

By following the procedures described in Example 98 and replacing N-methylpiperazine in Step 7 with the appropriate amine as shown, Examples 99-116 are prepared as disclosed in Table 3 wherein the compounds have the general formula ##STR53##

                  TABLE 3                                                          ______________________________________                                         Example No.    R.sup.2                                                         ______________________________________                                          99                                                                            100                                                                                            ##STR54##                                                      101                                                                                            ##STR55##                                                      102                                                                                            ##STR56##                                                      103                                                                                            ##STR57##                                                      104                                                                                            ##STR58##                                                      105                                                                                            ##STR59##                                                      106                                                                                            ##STR60##                                                      107                                                                                            ##STR61##                                                      108                                                                                            ##STR62##                                                      109                                                                                            ##STR63##                                                      110                                                                                            ##STR64##                                                      111                                                                                            ##STR65##                                                      112                                                                                            ##STR66##                                                      113                                                                                            ##STR67##                                                      114                                                                                            ##STR68##                                                      115                                                                                            ##STR69##                                                      116                                                                                            ##STR70##                                                      ______________________________________                                          *The amines are protected and deprotected as described in Example 58     

EXAMPLE 117 7,9-Difluoro-1-methylamino-8-(4-methylpiperazin-1-yl)-4H-quinolizin-4-one-3-carboxylic Acid Hydrochloride

By following the procedures described in Example 98 and replacing 4-chloro-5-fluoro-2-picoline (the product of Example 66) with 4-chloro-3,5-difluoro-2-picoline (the product of Example 69), the title compound is prepared.

EXAMPLES 118-135

By following the procedures described in Example 98, replacing 4-chloro-5-fluoro-2-picoline (the product of Example 66) with 4-chloro-3,5-difluoro-2-picoline (the product of Example 69) and replacing N-methylpiperazine with the appropriate amine as shown, Examples 118-135 are prepared as disclosed in Table 4 wherein the compounds have the general formula ##STR71##

                  TABLE 4                                                          ______________________________________                                         Example No.    R.sup.2                                                         ______________________________________                                         118                                                                            119                                                                                            ##STR72##                                                      120                                                                                            ##STR73##                                                      121                                                                                            ##STR74##                                                      122                                                                                            ##STR75##                                                      123                                                                                            ##STR76##                                                      124                                                                                            ##STR77##                                                      125                                                                                            ##STR78##                                                      126                                                                                            ##STR79##                                                      127                                                                                            ##STR80##                                                      128                                                                                            ##STR81##                                                      128                                                                                            ##STR82##                                                      130                                                                                            ##STR83##                                                      131                                                                                            ##STR84##                                                      132                                                                                            ##STR85##                                                      133                                                                                            ##STR86##                                                      134                                                                                            ##STR87##                                                      135                                                                                            ##STR88##                                                      ______________________________________                                          *The amines are protected and deprotected as described in Example 58     

EXAMPLE 136 1-Ethyl-8-(4-methylpiperazin-1-yl)-6,7,9-trifluoro-4H-quinolizin-4-one-3-carboxylic Acid Hydrochloride

Step 1: 3,4,5,6-Tertrafluoro-2-picoline

2,3,4,5,6-Pentafluoropyridine (commercially available from Aldich Chemical Co.) is oxidized to the corresponding N-oxide following the procedures described in Step 6 of Example 66. The 2,3,4,5,6-pentafluoropyridine N-oxide is treated at ambient temperature with one equivalent of methylmagnesium iodide in diethyl ether as described by F. Binns and H. Suschitsky in Chemical Communications, 750-751 (1970) and J Chem Soc (C), 1223-1231 (1771). The reaction mixture is treated with aqueous ammonium chloride and extracted with diethyl ether. The ether solution is dried over anhydrous magnesium sulfate, filtered and concentated under reduced pressure and the crude product is chromatographed on silica gel to afford 2-methyl-3,4,5,6-tetrafluoropyridine N-oxide (3,4,5,6-tetrafluoro-2-picoline). The N-oxide is then reduced to afford the title compound by the procedures described in Step 8 of Example 66.

Step 2: 2-Propyl-3,4,5,6-tetrafluoropyridine

A 1.5M solution of LDA in hexane (100 mL, 150 mmol) is cooled to -60° C. in an isopropyl alcohol/dry ice bath. To the stirred LDA solution, under nitrogen, is added, dropwise over a 0.5 hours period, a solution of 22.617 g (137 mmol) of 3,4,5,6-tetrafluoro-2-picoline, the product of Step 1, in 80 mL of dry THF. The reaction mixture is stirred for 0.5 hours at -60° C. and then a solution of 10.95 mL (137 mmol) of ethyl iodide in 30 mL of dry THF is added, dropwise over a 20 minute period. After the reaction mixture is stirred at -60° C. for 0.5 hours, the cooling bath is allowed to slowly (1.5 hours) warm to -30° C. The reaction mixture is poured into cold brine and the aqueous mixture is extracted with methylene chloride. The organic extract is dried over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filtered and concentrated in vacuo. The residue is distilled to afford the title compound.

Step 3: Diethyl 2-ethoxy-3-[3,4,5,6-tetrafluoro-2-pyridyl]-pentane-1,1-dicarboxylate

A solution of 12.6 mL (89.9 mmol) of diisopropylamine in 20 mL of anhydrous tetrahydrofuran (THF) is prepared under a nitrogen atmosphere and cooled in an ice/water bath. To this solution is added, dropwise over a 30 minute period, 36 mL of a 2.5M solution of n-butyllithium (90 mmol) in hexane. The solution is stirred for 30 minutes at 0° C. and then cooled to -60° C. To the amine solution at -60° C., is added, dropwise over a 30 minute period, a solution of 15.82 g (81.9 mmol) of 2-propyl-3,4,5,6-tetrafluoropyridine, from Step 2, in 100 mL of anhydrous THF. The resultant solution is stirred at -60° C. for 0.5 hours and then 16.55 mL (81.9 mmol) of ethyl 2-carboethoxy-3-ethoxy-2-propenecarboxylate is added, dropwise over a 30 minute period. Stirring is continued at -60° C. for 0.5 hours and at -20° C. for 1.5 hours. The reaction mixture is poured into cold brine and the aqueous mixture is extracted with methylene chloride. The combined organic extract is dried over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filtered and concentrated in vacuo to afford 35.48 g of the title compound. The product is carried on to the next step without purification.

Step 4: Ethyl 1-ethyl-6,7,8,9-tetrafluoro-4-H-quinolizin-4-one-3-carboxylate

A solution of 40.61 g (99.2 mmol) of diethyl 2-ethoxy-3-[4-chloro-2-pyridyl]-pentane-1,1-dicarboxylate, from Step 3, in 1 L of xylene is heated at 150° C., with stirring, for 24 hours and then concentrated in vacuo. The residue is washed with a mixture of hexane and cyclohexane to afford the title compound.

Step 5: Ethyl 1-ethyl-8-(4-methylpiperazin-1-yl)-6,7,9-trifluoro-4H-quinolizin-4-one-3-carboxylate

Ethyl 8-chloro-1-ethyl-6,7,8,9-tetrafluoro-4H-quinolizin-4-one-3-carboxylate (317 mg, 1.0 mmol), from Step 4, is dissolved in 5 mL of dry pyridine under a nitrogen atmosphere. To the resultant solution is added 2 mL (2.0 mmol) of N-methylpiperazine and the stirred reaction mixture is heated at 85° C. for 2.5 hours. The reaction mixture is allowed to cool to ambient temperature and then concentrated in vacuo in order to remove all of the pyridine. The residue is dissolved in 50 mL of methylene chloride and the methylene chloride solution is washed with 50 mL of 5% aqueous sodium bicarbonate solution. The aqueous layer is extracted with 3×50 mL of methylene chloride and the combined methylene chloride solutions are dried over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filtered and concentrated and dried in vacuo to afford the title compound.

Step 6: 1-Ethyl-8-(4-methylpiperazin-1-yl)-6,7,9-trifluoro-4H-quinolizin-4-one-3-carboxylic Acid Hydrochloride

To a solution of 199 mg (0.5 mmol) of ethyl 1-ethyl-8-(4-methylpiperazin-1-yl)-6,7,9-trifluoro-4-one-3-carboxylate, from Step 5, in 4 mL of THF is added 4.0 mL of a 1.0N aqueous sodium hydroxide solution and the reaction mixture is heated, with stirring, at 75° C. for 4.5 hours. The reaction mixture is cooled to ambient temperature and adjusted to pH 2 with 5 mL of 1N aqueous hydrochloric acid solution. The aqueous solution is concentrated in vacuo to ˜5 mL and the solid is collected by filtration and dried in vacuo to afford the title compound.

EXAMPLE 137 8-(3-Amino-1-1-pyrrolidinyl)-1-ethyl-6,7,9-trifluoro-4H-quinolizin-4-one-3-carboxylic Acid Hydrochloride

Step 1: Ethyl 8-(3-(N-t-butoxycarbonyl)amino-1-pyrrolidinyl)-1-ethyl-6,7,9-trifluoro-4H-quinolizin-4-one-3-carboxylate

Ethyl 6,7,8,9-tetrafluoro-1-ethyl-4H-quinolizin-4-one-3-carboxylate (1.26 g, 3.97 mmol), from Step 3 of Example 136, is dissolved in 20 mL of dry pyridine under a nitrogen atmosphere. To the resultant solution is added a solution of 1.85 g (9.92 mmol) of 3-(N-t-butoxycarbonylamino)pyrrolidine in 5 mL of dry pyridine and the reaction mixture is heated at 70° C. for 4.5 hours. The reaction mixture is then concentrated in vacuo in order to remove all of the pyridine. The dry residue (3.124 g) is purified by chromatography on silica gel to afford the title compound.

Step 2: 8-(3-Amino-1-pyrrolidinyl)-1-ethyl-6,7,9-trifluoro-4H-quinolizin-4-one-3-carboxylic Acid Hydrochloride

A solution of 1.11 g (2.2 mmol) of ethyl 8-(3-(N-t-butoxycarbonyl)amino-1-pyrrolidinyl)-1-ethyl-6,7,9-trifluoro-4H-quinolizin-4-one-3-carboxylate, from Step 1, in 20 mL of trifluoroacetic acid (TFA) is stirred for 2 hours at ambient temperature. The TFA is evaporated in. vacuo and the residue is dissolved in 200 mL of methanol. To the resultant solution is added 4.5 g of strongly basic ion exchange resin and the mixture is stirred at ambient temperature for 1 hour. The mixture is filtered and the filtrate is concentrated under reduced pressure to afford crude ethyl 8-(3-amino-1-pyrrolidinyl)-1-ethyl-6,7,9-trifluoro-4H-quinolizin-4-one-3-carboxylate as a residue. The residue is dissolved in 5 mL of THF and 11 mL of a 1M aqueous solution of sodium hydroxide is added. The reaction mixture is heated at 60° C. for 1 hour and then the reaction temperature is increased to 85° C. in order to evaporate the THF. The concentrated reaction solution is diluted with 20 mL of water and the pH of the resultant solution is adjusted to 0 with concentrated hydrochloric acid. The aqueous solution is concentrated in vacuo. The residue is crystallized from ethyl alcohol:isopropyl alcohol:water (4:4:1 v/v/v) and recrystallized from ethyl alcohol/water to afford the title compound.

EXAMPLE 138 1-Ethyl-8-(3-(N-norvalyl)amino-pyrrolidinyl)-4H-quinolizin-4-one-3-carboxylic Acid

3-Amino-1-benzylpyrrolidine (I. Sumio and T. Matsuo, Japanese Kokai JP 5328161, published Mar. 16, 1978) is coupled to N-t-butoxycarbonyl norvaline (Boc-n Val) using conventional N-hydroxysuccinimide coupling procedures. The 1-benzyl group is removed by hydrogenolysis in methanol using palladium on carbon catalyst. The 3-(N-Boc-norvalyl)aminopyrrolidine is then reacted with ethyl 6,7,8,9-tetrafluoro-1-ethyl-4H-quinolizin-4-one-3-carboxylate, as described in Step 1 of Example 137, replacing 3-(N-t-butoxycarbonylamino)pyrrolidine with 3-(N-Boc-norvalyl)aminopyrrolidine, to give 1-ethyl-8-(3-(N-norvalyl)amino-pyrrolidinyl)-4H-quinolizin-4-one-3-carboxylic acid with the nitrogen of the amino acid protected with a Boc group. The Boc protecting group is removed by standard hydrolysis using trifluoroacetic acid and dilute aqueous hydrochloric acid.

Using the procedure outlined in Example 138, or any of the other conventional condensation methods listed above, other amino acid derivatives of the compounds of this invention having an amino group can be prepared. Examples of amino acids which can be coupled, either alone or in combination with one and other, include naturally occurring amino acids such as glycine, alanine, leucine, isoleucine, methionine, phenylalanine, valine, and the like, as well as synthetic amino acids such as cyclohexylalanine, cyclohexylglycine, aminopentanoic acid, and the like.

EXAMPLES 139-155

By following the procedures described in Example 136 or Example 137 and replacing N-methylpiperazine or 3-(N-t-butoxycarbonylamino)pyrrolidine with the appropriate amine as shown, Examples 139-155 are prepared as disclosed in Table 5 in which the compounds have the general formula ##STR89##

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EXAMPLE 156 11,12-Dihydro-7-fluoro-12-methyl-8-(4-methyl-1-piperazinyl)-4H-pyrano[i,j]quin-olizin-4-one-3-carboxylic Acid

Step 1: 4-Chloro-3,5-difluoro-2-(1-(2-tetrahydropyranyl)oxy-2-propyl)pyridine

A solution of 12.8 g (150 mmol) of 2-chloro-1-propanol is dissolved in 200 mL of acetone. To the resultant solution are added 40 g of anhydrous ferric chloride and 30 g (200 mmol) of sodium iodide. The reaction mixture is stirred at room temperature for 24 hours and then filtered to remove sodium chloride. The solvent is evaporated to afford the corresponding 2-iodo-1-propanol. The iodo alcohol is dissolved in 200 mL of methylene chloride and is treated with 20.5 mL (225 mmol) of 3,4-dihydro-2H-pyran and 50 mg of p-toluenesulfonic acid. The reaction mixture is stirred at room temperature for several hours and then poured into 200 mL of 5% aqueous sodium bicarbonate solution. The aqueous mixture is extracted with methylene chloride. The methylene chloride solution is dried over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filtered and concentrated under reduced pressure to afford the THP-protected 2-iodo-1-propanol.

A solution of 4-chloro-3,5-difluoro-2-methylpyridine (16.5 g, 100 mmol) in 150 mL of dry THF under a positive nitrogen atmosphere is treated with 73 mL of 1.5M lithium diisopropylamine (LDA) at -78° C. After stirring at -78° C. for 30 minutes, a solution of 27.0 g (100 mmol) of the THP-protected 1-iodo-2-propanol in 150 mL of THF is added dropwise with stirring. The reaction mixture is stirred at -78° C. for several hours and then is slowly warmed to -20° C. The reaction is quenched by pouring the reaction mixture into 400 mL of saturated aqueous ammonium chloride solution. The aqueous layer is separated and extracted with methylene chloride. The combined organic layers are dried over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filtered and concentrated under in vacuo to afford the title compound.

Step 2: 4-Chloro-3,5-difluoro-2-(1-hydroxy-2-propyl)pyridine

The product of Step 1 is dissolved in 200 mL of 2:1 THF:water and to this solution is added 6 mL of acetic acid. The reaction mixture is heated at 45° C. for approximately 5 hours. The THF is removed under reduced pressure and the aqueous reaction mixture is adjusted to a pH in the range of 8 to 9 with 10% sodium carbonate and is then extracted with methylene chloride. The organic layer is dried over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filtered and concentrated in vacuo to afford the title compound.

Step 3: 8-Chloro-3,4-dihydro-7-fluoro-3-methyl-2H-pyrano[3,2-b]pyridine

The product of Step 2 (15.5 g, 75 mmol) is dissolved in 100 mL of dry THF in an oven-dried system under positive nitrogen atmosphere. The reaction mixture is cooled in ice and 3.2 g (80 mmol) of 60% sodium hydride is added. The reaction mixture is warmed to room temperature and then heated at reflux temperature overnight with stirring. The reaction mixture is cooled to room temperature and poured into brine. The aqueous mixture is extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer is dried over anhydrous magnesium sulfate, filtered and concentrated in vacuo to afford the title compound.

Step 4: Diethyl 2-(8-chloro-3,4-dihydro-7-fluoro-3-methyl-2H-pyrano[3,2-b]pyridin-4-yl)-2-ethoxy-1,1-ethanedicarboxylate

Following the procedure described in Step 2 of Example 62, the product of Step 3 is treated with ethyl 2-carboethoxy-3-ethoxy-2-propenecarboxylate and LDA to afford the title compound.

Step 5: Ethyl 8-chloro-11,12-dihydro-7-fluoro-12-methyl-4H-pyrano[i,j]quin-olizin-4-one-3-carboxylate

Following the procedures described in Step 3 of Example 62, the product of Step 4 is heated in refluxing Dowtherm A® to afford the desired cyclized product.

Step 6: Ethyl 11,12-dihydro-7-fluoro-12-methyl-8-(4-methyl-1-piperazinyl)-4H-pyrano[i,j]quin-olizin-4-one-3-carboxylate

Following the procedures described in Step 1 of Example 65, the product of Step 5 is reacted with N-methylpiperazine to afford the title compound.

Step 7: 11,12-Dihydro-7-fluoro-12-methyl-8-(4-methyl-1-piperazinyl)-4H-pyrano[i,j]quin-olizin-4-one-3-carboxylic acid

Following the procedures described in Step 2 of Example 65, the title compound is prepared.

EXAMPLE 157 2-(3-Aminopyrrolidin-1-yl)-9-cyclopropyl-3-fluoro-6H-6-oxo-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-7-carboxylic Acid Hydrochloride Salt

Step 1. 2-Cyclopropyl-2-ethoxycarbonylacetamidine hydrochloride

Into a stirred solution of 38.72 g (0.253 mol) of ethyl 2-cyano-2-cyclopropylacetate (preparation described by R. W. J. Carney and J. Wojtkunski, Org. Prep. Proced. Int., 5, 25 (1973)) in 17.7 mL (0.303 mol) of anhydrous ethanol under a dry N₂ atmosphere was introduced 10.0 g (0.274 mol) of gaseous hydrogen chloride with ice cooling. The mixture was allowed to warm to room temperature and stand for 72 hours. The reaction was diluted with 100 mL of anhydrous ethanol, 70 mL of ammonia in ethanol (4.17M) was added slowly at room temperature and the reaction was stirred for 3 hours. The reaction mixture was filtered to remove the ammonium chloride, and the solvent was removed to afford the title compound as a viscous off-white oil, which was taken directly to the next step.

Step 2. 2-Cyclopropyl-2-(5-fluoro-4-hydroxypyrimidin-2-yl)acetic acid methyl ester and 2-cyclopropyl-2-(5-fluoro-4-hydroxypyrimidin-2-yl)acetic acid ethyl ester

A mixture of 0.253 mol of the compound from Step 1, 0.254 mol of the sodium salt of ethyl 2-fluoro-3-hydroxy-2-propenoate (prepared as described by E. Elkik and M. Imbeaux-Oudotte, Bull. Soc. Chim. Fr., 5-6 pt 2, 1165 (1975)) and 37.0 ml (0.265 mol) of triethylamine in 250 mL of anhydrous methanol was heated at reflux under a dry N₂ atmosphere for 17 hours. The solvent was removed, 200 mL of water added and the residue acidified to pH 5 with acetic acid. This mixture was then extracted with methylene chloride. The extract was washed with water, dried over anhydrous magnesium sulfate, and the solvent was removed by evaporation under vacuum to give a dark brown oil. The product was purified by column chromatography on silica gel eluting with 1:1 ethyl acetate:hexane to afford 22.8 g of the methyl ester title compound as a pale yellow viscous oil and 6.45 g of the ethyl ester title compound as a pale yellow viscous oil. Methyl ester: MS M/Z: 227 (M+H). NMR (CDCl₃): d 0.43 (1H, m), 0.52 (1H, m), 0.65 (1H, m), 0.77 (1H, m), 1.42 (1H, m), 2.97 (1H, d, J=10 Hz), 3.80 (3H, s), 7.8 (1H, d, J=3 Hz), 11.8 (1H, b). IR: (neat) 1740, 1690, 1615 cm⁻¹. Analysis calculated for C₁₀ H₁₁ FN₂ O₃. 1/4H₂ O: C, 52.06; H, 5.02; N, 12.14. Found: C, 52.45; H, 4.94; N, 11.76. Ethyl ester: MS M/Z: 258 (M+NH₄). NMR (CDCl₃): d 0.47 (1H, m), 0.54 (1H, m), 0.66 (1H, m), 0.74 (1H, m), 1.31 (3H, t, J=7 Hz), 1.34 (1H, m), 2.96 (1H, d, J=10 Hz), 4.27 (2H, m), 7.83 (I H, d, J=3 Hz), 11.0 (1H, b): IR: (neat) 1735, 1682, 1605 cm⁻¹. Analysis calculated for C₁₁ H₁₃ FN₂ O₃.0.3H₂ O: C, 53.78 H, 5.58; N, 11.40. Found: C, 54.05; H, 5.59; N, 11.11.

Step 3. 2-Cyclopropyl-2-(5-fluoro-4-hydroxypyrimidin-2-yl)acetaldehyde

To a solution of 4.960 g (21.9 mmol) of the methyl ester compound from Step 2 in 40 mL of toluene stirred at -70° C. under a dry N₂ atmosphere was added 46.0 mL of 1N diisobutylaluminum hydride in toluene (46 mmol). The reaction was stirred for 40 min and then quenched by the addition of 5 mL of acetic acid. The mixture was allowed to warm to room temperature, and the reaction was extracted with ethyl acetate. The extract was washed with water (3x), dried over anhydrous magnesium sulfate and concentrated under vacuum to afford 2.230 g of the title compound as a white solid. This compound was used directly in the next step. MS M/Z: 214 (M+NH₄). NMR:(CDCl₃) d 0.48 (m, 2H), 0.91 (m, 2H), 1.35 (m, 1H0, 7.40 (d, 1H, J=10 Hz), 7.75 (d, 1H, J=4 Hz), 9.61 (br s, 1H), 13.64 (d, 1H, J=10 Hz). IR (KBr) 1695, 1660, 1635 cm⁻¹.

Step 4. 9-Cyclopropyl-3-fluoro-2-hydroxy-6H-6-oxo-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-7-carboxylic acid benzyl ester

A 2.230 g (11.37 mmol) sample of the compound from Step 3 was dissolved in 100 mL of anhydrous ethanol. To this was added 3.5 mL (14.00 mmol) of dibenzyl malonate, 2.5 mL of piperidine and 0.25 mL of acetic acid. This reaction mixture under a dry N₂ atmosphere was heated under reflux conditions for 3 hours and stirred at room temperature overnight. The solvent was removed by evaporation, the residue was dissolved in methylene chloride which was washed with water and dried over anhydrous magnesium sulfate. The solvent was removed by evaporation under vacuum to give a yellow oil, which was purified by column chromatography on silica gel, eluting with 1:5:100 acetic acid:methanol:methylene chloride. Removal of the solvent afforded 1.800 g of the title compound as a pale yellow solid, mp 225.5°-226.5° C. MS M/Z 355 (M+H). NMR:(CDCl₃) d 0.64 (m, 2H), 1.08 (m, 2H), 1.62 (m, 1H), 5.37 (s, 2H), 7.35-7.48 (m, 5H), 8.28 (s, 1H), 9.00 (d, 1H, J=6 Hz). KBr) 1720, 1700, 1690 cm⁻¹. Analysis calculated for C₁₉ H₁₅ FN₂ O₄. 1/4H₂ O: C, 63.60; H, 4.35; N, 7.81. Found: C, 63.54; H, 4.08; N, 7.78.

Step 5. 2-Chloro-9-cyclopropyl-3-fluoro-6H-6-oxo-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-7-carboxylic acid benzyl ester

A mixture of 0.200 g (0.564 mmol) of the compound from Step 4, 0.50 mL of DMF, 0.60 mL of phosphorous oxychloride and 10 mL of methylene chloride was stirred under a dry N₂ atmosphere at room temperature for 4 hours. Ice was added to react with the excess phosphorous oxychloride. The mixture was extracted with methylene chloride, which was washed with water, then the solvent was dried over anhydrous magnesium sulfate and the solvent was removed by evaporation under vacuum to yield the title compound as an orange residue. This compound was taken directly to the next step.

Step 6. 2-(3-(N-t-butoxycarbonyl)aminopyrrolidin-1yl)-9-cyclopropyl-3-fluoro-6H-6-oxo-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-7-carboxylic, acid benzyl ester

The 0.564 mmol sample of the compound from the previous step was dissolved in 5 mL of dry methylene chloride and cooled to 0° C. To this solution was added 0.45 g of 3-(N-t-butoxycarbonyl)aminopyrrolidine, and the reaction mixture was stirred at room temperature overnight. The solvent was removed by evaporation under vacuum, and the product was purified by column chromatography on silica gel, eluting with 10% methanol in methylene chloride to afford 0.295 g of the title compound as a yellow solid, mp 159°-160° C. MS M/Z 523 (M+H). NMR:(CDCl₃) d 0.60 (m, 2H), 0.87 (m, 2H), 1.46 (s, 9H), 1.90-2.40 (m, 2H), 3.70-4.45 (m, 5H), 4.94 (br s, 1H), 5.37 (s, 2H), 7.29 (m, 1H), 7.37 (m, 2H), 7.50 (m, 2H), 7.99 (br s, 1H), 9.10 (d 1H, J=10 Hz). IR (KBr) 1715, 1685, 1660 cm⁻¹. Analysis calculated for C₂₈ H₃₁ FN₄ O₅. 1/2H₂ O: C, 63.44; H, 6.08; N, 10.57. Found: C, 63.39; H, 6.13; N, 10.83.

Step 7. 2-(3-(N-t-butoxycarbonyl)aminopyrrolidin-1-yl)-9-cyclopropyl-3-fluoro-6H-6-oxo-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-7-carboxylic acid

To a 0.135 g (0.259 mmol) sample of the benzyl ester from Step 6 in 20 mL of methanol and 2 mL of THF was added 2.0 mL of 98% formic acid and 0.05 g of 10% Pd/C. This mixture was stirred under a dry N₂ atmosphere at room temperature for 37 min. The catalyst was removed by filtration, and the solvent was removed under vacuum. The crude product was purified by column chromatography on silica gel, eluting with 1:5:100 acetic acid:methanol:methylene chloride to afford the title compound as a yellow solid after removal of the solvent. This product was taken directly to the next step.

Step 8. 2-(3-Aminopyrrolidin-1-yl)-9-cyclopropyl-3-fluoro-6H-6-oxo-pyrido[1,2-a]pyridine-7-carboxylic acid hydrochloride salt

The sample of the compound from the previous step was reacted with 10 mL of 4N HCl in dioxane under a dry N₂ atmosphere at room temperature 3 hours. The solvent was removed, the yellow solid was dissolved in distilled water. The yellow solution was filtered and freeze-dried to afford 0.0681 g of the title compound as a yellow solid, mp 234° C., (dec.). MS M/Z 333 (M-Cl). NMR: (CDCl₃) d 0.64 (m, 2H), 0.96 (m, 2H), 2.20-2.65 (m, 3H), 3.58-4.35 (m, 5H), 7.80 (d, 1H, J=10 Hz), 9.05 (br s, 1H), IR (KBr) 1665, 1620 cm⁻¹.

EXAMPLE 158 2-(3-Aminopyrrolidin-1-yl)-9-cyclopropyl-3-fluoro-6H-6-oxo-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-7-carboxylic Acid

Step 1. 9-Cyclopropyl-3-fluoro-2-hydroxy-6H-6-oxo-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-7-carboxylic acid t-butyl ester

A 0.247 g (1.262 mmol) sample of 2-cyclopropyl-2-(5-fluoro-4-hydroxypyrimidin-2-yl)acetaldehyde, from Example 157 Step 3 above, was dissolved in 20 mL of ethanol, and 0.290 mL of ethyl t-butyl malonate, 0.5 mL of piperidine and 0.05 mL of acetic acid were added. The reaction was heated under a dry N₂ atmosphere at reflux for 25 hours, the solvents were removed by evaporation and the product was purified by column chromatography on silica gel, eluting with 1:10:100 acetic acid:methanol:methylene chloride. Removal of the solvent afforded 0.287 g of the title compound as a pale yellow solid, mp>265° C. MS M/Z 321 (M+H). NMR: (CDCl₃ +CD₃ OD) d 0.61 (m, 2H), 1.06 (m, 2H), 1.58 (s, 9H), 1.72 (m, 1H), 8.07 (s, 1H), 8.93 (d, 1H, J=6 Hz). IR (KBr)1720, 1525 cm⁻¹.

Step 2. 2-Chloro-9-cyclopropyl-3-fluoro-6H-6-oxo-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-7-carboxylic acid t-butyl ester

A mixture of 0.100 g (0.312 mmol) of the compound from Step 1, 0.29 mL of DMF, 0.33 mL of phosphorous oxychloride and 10 mL of methylene chloride was stirred under a dry N₂ atmosphere at room temperature for 1 hour. After workup as described in Example 157 Step 5, the title compound was obtained as a orange solution in methylene chloride. This compound was taken directly to the next step.

Step 3. 2-(3-(N-t-butoxycarbonyl)aminopyrrolidin-1-yl)-9-cyclopropyl-3-fluoro-6H-6-oxo-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-7-carboxylic acid t-butyl ester

To the 0.312 mmol sample in methylene chloride from the previous step at room temperature was added several small portions of 3-(N-t-butoxycarbonyl)aminopyrrolidine until the color of the reaction turned from orange to light yellow. The solution was concentrated to leave a yellow residue. The product was purified by column chromatography on silica gel, eluting with 10:100 methanol: methylene chloride to afford 0.132 g of the title compound as a yellow solid after removal of the solvent. This compound was taken directly to the next step.

Step 4. 2-(3-aminopyrrolidin-1-yl)-9-cyclopropyl-3-fluoro-6H-6-oxo-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-7-carboxylic acid

The boc-protected t-butyl ester from Step 4 was hydrolyzed by reacting the 0.132 g sample with 1 mL of 4N HCl in dioxane under a dry N₂ atmosphere. The solvent was removed, the yellow solid was dissolved in water and the solution adjusted to pH 7-8, and extracted with methylene chloride. The reaction was incomplete at this point, so the solid was redissolved in 5 mL of trifluoroacetic acid and the reaction stirred at room temperature overnight. The solvent was removed by evaporation. The residue was redissolved and extracted as above, then the product was purified by column chromatography on silica gel, eluting with 2:5:20:100 water:acetic acid:methanol:methylene chloride to afford 0.0515 g of the title compound as a yellow solid.

EXAMPLE 159 9-(2,4-Difluorophenyl)-3-fluoro-2-(4-methylpiperazin-1-yl)-6H-6-oxopyrido[[1,2-a]pyrimidine-7-carboxylic Acid

Step 1. 2-(2,4-Difluorophenyl)-acetamidine hydrochloride

Into a solution of 49.44 g (0.323 mol) of 2,4-difluorophenylacetonitrile (commercially available) in 20.8 mL (0.354 mol) of ethanol cooled to 0° C. in an ice bath and stirred under a dry N₂ atmosphere was added 14.61 g (0.400 mol) of gaseous HCl. After 20 min the reaction mixture solidified, this was then allowed to warm to room temperature and held at this temperature for 72 hours. To the mixture was then added 140 mL of ethanol, followed by 150 mL (0.42 mol) of 4.2M ammonia in ethanol. This mixture was stirred for an additional 3 hours at room temperature and filtered. The solvent was removed from the filtrate by evaporation to afford 65.7 g of the title compound as a white solid, mp 163°-164° C. NMR: (DMSO-d₆) d 3.72 (s, 2H), 7.16 (m, 1H), 7.33 (m, 1H), 7.50 (m, 1H), 8.95 (broad, 4H). This compound was taken directly to the next step.

Step 2. 2-(2,4-Difluorobenzyl)-5-fluoro-4-hydroxypyrimidine

A mixture of 68.0 g (0.33 mol) of the compound from Step 1, 0.34 mol of the sodium salt of ethyl 2-fluoro-3-hydroxy-2-propenoate (prepared as described by E. Elkik and M. Imbeaux-Oudotte, Bull. Soc. Chim. Fr., 5-6 Pt 2, 1165 (1975)), 300 mL of anhydrous methanol and 50 mL of triethylamine was heated at reflux under a dry N₂ atmosphere for 23 hours. The solvent was removed by evaporation under vacuum, 200 mL of water added and the mixture acidified to pH 3-4 with 10% HCl. This mixture was then extracted with methylene chloride. The solvent was washed with water, dried over anhydrous magnesium sulfate, and the solvent was removed by evaporation under vacuum to give a dark oil which solidified upon standing. The solid was washed with ethyl acetate, ethyl acetate/hexane and hexane to afford 29.8 g of the title compound as a white solid, mp 155°-156° C. A second crop of 10.2 g of product was obtained from the filtrates after chromatography on silica gel, eluting with 2.5% methanol in methylene chloride. MS M/Z: 258 (M=NH₄), 241 (M+H). NMR: (CDCl₃) d 4.02 (s, 2H), 6.88 (m, 2H), 7.33 (m, 1H), 7.89 (d, 1H, J=3 Hz). IR (KBr): 1690, 1605 cm⁻¹. Analysis calculated for C₁₁ H₇ F₃ N₂ O: C, 55.00; H, 2.94; N, 11.67. Found: C, 54.63; H, 2.98; N, 11.50.

Step 3. 4-Chloro-2-(2,4-difluorobenzyl)-5-fluoropyrimidine

A mixture of 1.000 g (4.16 mmol) of the compound from Step 2, 3.40 mL (43.7 mmol) of DMF and 3.90 mL (43.7 mmol) of phosphorous oxychloride in 15 mL of methylene chloride was stirred under a dry N₂ atmosphere at ambient temperature for 2 hours, then quenched with water and ice. The mixture was then extracted with methylene chloride, which was washed with water, dried, filtered and concentrated to yield the title compound as a yellow oil. MS M/Z: 259 (M+H). NMR: (CDCl₃) d 4.27 (s, 2H), 6.83 (m, 2H), 7.27 (m, 1H), 8.48 (s, 1H). This compound was taken directly to the next step.

Step 4. 2-(2,4-Difluorobenzyl)-5-fluoro-4-(4-methylpiperazin-1-yl)pyrimidine

To the 4.16 mmol of the compound from Step 3 in 10 mL of methylene chloride was added 3 mL of N-methylpiperidine and the mixture was stirred under a dry N₂ atmosphere at room temperature for 1 hour. The solvent was removed by evaporation, and the product was purified by column chromatography on silica gel eluting with 5% methanol in methylene chloride. The solvent was removed by evaporation to afford 1.229 g of the title compound as a pale yellow oil, MS M/Z: 323 (M+H). NMR: (CDCl₃) d 2.32 (s, 3H), 2.46 (t, 4H, J+7 Hz), 3.75 (t, 4H, J=7 Hz), 4.05 (s, 2H), 6.80 (m, 2H), 7.25 (m, 1H), 7.99 (d, 1H, J=7 Hz). Analysis calculated for C₁₆ H₁₇ F₃ N₄ : C, 59.61; H, 5.32; N, 17.38. Found: C, 59.63; H, 5.31; N, 17.31.

Step 5. 3-(2,4-Difluorophenyl)-2-ethoxy-3-(5-fluoro-4-(4-methylpiperidin-1-yl)pyrimidin-2-yl)propane-1,1-dicarboxylic acid diethyl ester

Following the procedure of Step 4 Example 1 the compound from Step 4 above (0.74 () g, 2.3 mmol), 1.0 mL (2.5 mmol) of a 2.5M solution of n-butyllithium in hexane and 0.35 mL of diisopropylamine was reacted with 0.46 mL ethyl 2-carboethoxy-3-ethoxy-2-propenecarboxylate, to afford after work-up 1.22 g of the title compound as an oil. This material was further purified by column chromatography over silica gel, eluting with 5% ethanol in ethyl acetate to give 0.774 g of an oil; MS M/Z: 539 (M+H). NMR: (CDCl₃) d 0.87 (m, 3H), 1.22 (m, 6H), 2.34 (s, 3H), 2.50 (m, 4H), 3.52 (m, 2H), 3.81 (m, 4H), 4.16 (m, 5H), 4.82 (m, 1H), 4.99 (m, 1H), 6.78 (m, 2H), 7.59 (m, 1H), 8.01 (m, 1H).

Step 6. 9-(2,4-Difluorophenyl)-3-fluoro-2-(4-methylpiperazin-1-yl)-6H-6-oxopyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-7-carboxylic acid ethyl ester

To a 1.847 g (3.43 mmol) sample of the compound from Step 5 dissolved in 40 mL of anhydrous ethanol was added 1.5 mL of piperidine and 0.05 mL of acetic acid, and the reaction was heated at reflux conditions under a dry N₂ atmosphere for 3 hours. The solvent was removed by evaporation to leave a yellow solid which was purified by column chromatography over silica gel, eluting with 0.5: 10:100 28% aq. NH₄ OH:methanol:methylene chloride to afford after removal of the solvent 1.282 g of the title compound as a yellow solid, mp 193°-195° C. MS M/Z: 447 (M+H). NMR: (CDCl₃) d 1.40 (t, 3H, J=7 Hz), 2.33 (s, 3H), 2.50 (m, 4H), 3.89 (m, 4H), 4.39 (q, 2H, J=7 Hz), 6.91 (m, 2H), 7.33 (m, 1H), 8.37 (s, 1H), 9.16 (d, 1H, J=10 Hz). IR (KBr): 1725, 1685, 1660 cm⁻¹. Analysis calculated for C₂₂ H₂₁ F₃ N₄ O₃.0.5H₂ O: C, 58.02; H, 4.87; N, 12.30. Found: C, 58.15; H, 4.70; N 12.15.

Step 7. 9-(2,4-Difluorophenyl)-3-fluoro-2-(4-methylpiperazin-1-yl)-6H-6-oxopyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-7-carboxylic acid benzyl ester

A mixture of a 1.166 g (2.61 mmol) sample of the ethyl ester compound from Step 1, 150 mL of dry benzyl alcohol and 0.5 mL of titanium tetramethoxide was heated under a dry N₂ atmosphere with stirring at reflux conditions for 17 hours. The solvent was removed by distillation at 100° C. under reduced pressure in a kugelrohr apparatus. The product was purified by column chromatography on silica gel, eluting with 0.5: 10:100 28% aq. NH₄ OH:methanol:methylene chloride to afford after removal of the solvent 0.895 g of the title compound as a yellow solid, mp 207°-208° C. MS M/Z: 509 (M+H). NMR: (CDCl₃) d 2.33 (s, 3H), 2.50 (m, 4H), 3.88 (m, 4H), 5.38 (s, 2H), 6.90 (m, 2H), 7.30-7.50 (m, 6H), 8.37 (s, 1H), 9.17 (d, 1H, J=10 Hz). IR (KBr): 1730, 1685, 1660 cm⁻¹.

Step 8. 9-(2,4-Difluorophenyl)-3-fluoro-2-(4-methylpiperazin-1-yl)-6H-6-oxopyrido[1,2a]pyrimidine-7-carboxylic acid

A 0.300 g (0.590 mmol) sample of the benzyl ester from Step 7 was dissolved in 40 mL of dry methanol and 0.1 g of 10% Palladium on carbon was added. Four mL of 98% formic acid was added and the mixture stirred under a dry N₂ atmosphere for 20 min. The catalyst was removed by filtration through diatomaceous earth, and the solvent was removed under vacuum. The product was purified by column chromatography on silica gel, eluting with 1:10:100 acetic acid:methanol:methylene chloride give a yellow solid. This material was washed with pH 7.5 sodium bicarbonate solution, followed by water rinse to afford 0.178 g of the title compound as a yellow solid, mp 246°-248° C. (dec.). MS M/Z: 419 (M+H). NMR: (CDCl₃ +CD₃ OD) d 2.34 (s, 3H), 2.53 (m, 4H), 3.85-4.00 (m, 4H), 6.90 (m, 2H), 7.32 (m, 1H), 8.49 (s, 1H), 9.07 (d, 1H, J=9 Hz). IR (KBr): 1720, 1660 cm⁻¹. Analysis calculated for C₂₀ H₁₇ F₃ N₄ O₃ : C, 57.42; H, 4.10; N, 13.39. Found: C, 57.21; H, 4.08; N, 13.21.

EXAMPLE 160 2-(3-(N-t-butoxycarbonyl)aminopyrrolidin-1-yl)-9-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-3-fluoro-6H-6-oxopyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-7-carboxylic Acid

Step 1. 3-(2,4-Difluorophenyl)-2-ethoxy-3-(5-fluoro-4-hydroxypyrimidin-2-yl)propane-1,1-dicarboxylic acid diethyl ester

A 4.804 g (20.0 mmol) sample of 2-(2,4-Difluorobenzyl)-5-fluoro-4-hydroxypyrimidine (prepared as described in Step 2 Example 159 above) was dissolved in 150 mL of dry THF and cooled to -78° C. with stirring under a dry N₂ atmosphere. To this was slowly added 16.40 mL of 2.5N n-butyllithium in hexane, and the mixture was stirred for 30 min. Then 4.85 mL (24 mmol) of diethyl ethoxymethylenemalonate was added and the mixture stirred for an additional 30 min at -78° C. The reaction mixture was quenched with 10% HCl until the mixture was at pH 3, whereupon it was then extracted with ethyl acetate. This was dried over anhydrous magnesium sulfate and the solvent was removed by evaporation under vacuum to afford the title compound as a yellow oil. This material was taken directly to the next step.

Step 2. 9-(2,4-Difluorophenyl)-3-fluoro-2-hydroxy-6H-6-oxopyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-7-carboxylic acid ethyl ester

The compound from Step 1 was dissolved in 80 ml of ethanol, 2 mL of piperidine and 0.2 mL of acetic acid was added and the mixture heated at reflux (bath temperature at 90° C.) for 16 hours under a dry N₂ atmosphere. The solvent was removed by evaporation, and the residue was washed with methanol and methylene chloride to give 4.794 g of a pale yellow solid. The washings were concentrated and the residue was purified by column chromatography on silica gel, eluting with 2: 10:100 acetic acid:methanol:methylene chloride to afford an additional 2.220 g of the title compound as a pale yellow solid, mp 239°-240° C. MS M/Z: 382 (M+NH₄), 365 (M+H). NMR:(DMSO-d₆) d 1.23 (t, 3H, J=7 Hz), 4.14 (q, 2H, J=7 Hz), 7.08 (m, 1H), 7.21 (m, 1H), 7.40 (m, 1H), 7.83 (s, 1H), 8.74 (d, 1H, J=8 Hz). IR (KBr) 1710, 1675, 1620 cm⁻¹.

Step 3. 9-(2,4-Difluorophenyl)-3-fluoro-2-hydroxy-6H-6-oxopyrido[1.2-a]pyrimidine-7-carboxylic acid benzyl ester

To a 7.000 g sample of the ethyl ester compound from Step 2 dissolved in 200 mL of benzyl alcohol was added 0.70 mL of titanium tetraethoxide and the mixture heated with stirring at 100° C. for 2.5 hours under a dry N₂ atmosphere. The reaction was diluted with methylene chloride, then washed once with 1N HCl and three times with water, and the solvent was dried over anhydrous magnesium sulfate and removed by evaporation under vacuum to leave a yellow solid. This material was washed with ether and dried under vacuum to afford 6.655 g of the title compound as a yellow solid, mp 218°-219° C. MS M/Z 427 (M+H). NMR:(DMSO-d₆) d 5.26 (s, 2H), 7.15-7.45 (m, 8H), 8.00 (s, 1H), 9.00 (d, 1H, J=7 Hz). IR (KBr) 1710, 1675, 1620 cm⁻¹.

Step 4. 2-(3-(N-t-butoxycarbonyl)aminopyrrolidin-1-yl)-9-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-3-fluoro-6H-6-oxopyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-7-carboxylic acid benzyl ester

A 1.200 g (2.815 mmol) sample of the compound from Step 3 was dissolved in 45 mL of methylene chloride and 2.50 mL of DMF and 2.95 mL of POCl₃ were added. The reaction was stirred under a dry N₂ atmosphere at room temperature for 2.5 hours, then quenched with ice and water. The mixture was extracted with methylene chloride, and the solvent was washed with water until the acidity of the rinse water was above pH 3. The solvent was then dried with magnesium sulfate and an excess of 2-(N-t-butoxycarbonylamino)pyrrolidine was added and allowed to react. The solution was then concentrated and the product was purified by column chromatography over silica gel eluting with 0.5:5:100 conc. ammonium hydroxide:methanol:methylene chloride. The solvent was removed to afford 1.579 g of the title compound as a light yellow crystalline solid, mp 103°-104° C. MS M/Z: 595 (M+H). NMR: (CDCl₃) d 1.45 (s, 9H), 1.85-2.30 (m, 2H), 3.42-4.35 (m, 5H), 4.65 (br s, 1H), 5.38 (s, 2H), 6.89 (m, 2H), 7.30-7.50 (m, 6H), 8.35 (s, 1H), 9.15 (d, 1H, J=9 Hz), 9.16 (d, 1H), J=9 Hz). IR (KBr): 1735, 1710, 1660 cm⁻¹.

Step 5. 2-(3-(N-t-butoxycarbonyl)aminopyrrolidin-1-yl)-9-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-3-fluoro-6H-6-oxopyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-7-carboxylic acid

A 1.769 g sample of the compound from Example 160 Step 4 was dissolved in 80 mL of dry methanol, and the benzyl ester was removed by reacting with 4.0 mL of 98% formic acid in the presence of 0.200 g of 10% Pd/C under a dry N₂ atmosphere. After filtration and evaporation of the solvent, the product was purified by column chromatography on silica gel, eluting with 1:10:100 acetic acid:methanol:methylene chloride to afford, after removal of the solvent, 1.125 g of the title compound as a yellow solid, mp 209.5°-210.5° C. MS M/Z: 505 (M+H). NMR: (CDCl₃ /CD₃ OH) d 1.45 (s, 9H), 1.90-2.30 (m, 2H), 3.50-4.35 (m, 5H), 6.91 (m, 2H), 7.32 (m, 1H), 8.44 (s, 1H), 9.03 (d, 1H, J=8 Hz), 9.04 (d, 1H, J=8 Hz). IR (KBr): 1714, 1662, 1620 cm⁻¹.

EXAMPLE 161 2-(3-Aminopyrrolidin-1-yl)-9-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-3-fluoro-6H-6-oxopyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-7-carboxylic Acid

A 0.100 g, (0.198 mmol) sample of 2-(3-(N-t-butoxycarbonyl)-aminopyrrolidin-1-yl)-9-(2,4-difluorphenyl)-3-fluoro-6H-6-oxopyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-7-carboxylic acid, from Example 160 Step 5, was dissolved in a small volume of 4N HCl in dioxane and stirred at room temperature for 3 hours under a dry N₂ atmosphere. The solvent was removed by evaporation under vacuum to yield a yellow solid, which was dissolved in water and neutralized to pH 7 with 5% sodium bicarbonate solution,. The resulting precipitate was filtered off, washed with water and dried to afford 0.075 g of the title compound as a yellow solid, mp>250° C. MS M/Z: 405 (M+H). NMR: (DMSO) d 1.90-2.30 (m, 2H), 3.00-4.10 (m, 5H), 7.16 (m, 2H), 7.30 (m, 1H), 8.18 (s, 1H), 9.17 (d, 1H, J=8 Hz), 9.18 (d, 1H, J=8 Hz). IR (KBr): 1715, 1660 cm⁻¹. Analysis calculated for C₁₉ H₁₅ F₃ N₄ O₃.1.25H₂ O: C, 53.46; H, 4.07; N, 13.12. Found: C, 53.64; H, 3.70; N, 12.80.

EXAMPLE 162 2-(3-Aminopyrrolidin-1-yl)-9-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-3-fluoro-6H-6-oxopyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-7-carboxylic Acid Trifluoroacetic Acid Salt

A 0.879 g (2.174 mmol) sample of 2-(3-aminopyrrolidin-1-yl)-9-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-3-fluoro-6H-6-oxopyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-7-carboxylic acid, from Example 161, was dissolved in 10 mL of trifluoroacetic acid, then the excess acid was removed by evaporation under vacuum. The yellow residue was dissolved in 600 mL of water with containing 1 mL of trifluoroacetic acid, the solution was filtered through sintered glass and freeze dried to afford 0.876 g of the title compound as a light yellow solid; mp 191°-192° C. (dec.);. MS M/Z: 405 (M+H). NMR (CD₃ OH): δ: 2.102.55 (m, 2H), 3.75-4.20 (m, 5H), 7.05 (m, 2H), 7.50 (m, 1H), 8.30 (s, 1H), 9.19 (d, 1H), J=8 Hz). IR (KBr): 1720, 1660, 1620 cm⁻¹. Analysis calculated for C₂₁ H₁₆ F₆ N₄ O₅.H₂ O: C, 47.02; H, 3.38; N, 10.45. Found: C, 47.36; H, 3.07; N, 10.36.

EXAMPLE 163 9-Cyclopropyl-3-fluoro-2-(4-methylpiperazin-1-yl)-6H-6-oxo-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-7-carboxylic Acid

Step 1. 2-Chloro-9-cyclopropyl-3-fluoro-6H-6-oxo-pyrimidine-1,2-a]pyrimidine-7-carboxylic acid benzyl ester

To a 0.100 g (0.282 mmol) sample of 9-cyclopropyl-3-fluoro-2-hydroxy-6H-6-oxopyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-7-carboxylic acid benzyl ester, prepared as described in Example 157 Step 4, was added 5 mL of methylene chloride, 0.275 mL of DMF and 0.33 mL of phosphorous oxychloride, and the reaction was stirred 5 hours at room temperature under a dry N₂ atmosphere. The solution was cooled to 0° C., and ice was added to destroy the excess phosphorous oxychloride. This mixture was then extracted with methylene chloride which was dried over anhydrous magnesium sulfate The solvent was removed by evaporation under vacuum to afford the title compound as an orange solid. NMR (CDCl₃): d 4.27 (s, 2H), 6.83 (m, 2H), 7.27 (m, 2H), 8.48 (s, 1H). This material was taken directly to the next step.

Step 2. 9-Cyclopropyl-3-fluoro-2-(4-methylpiperazin-1-yl)-6H-6-oxo-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-7-carboxylic acid benzyl ester

The compound from the previous step was dissolved in 2.5 mL of methylene chloride and 0.5 mL of N-methylpiperazine was added with cooling. The reaction was stirred at room temperature overnight. The solvent was removed by evaporation and the product was purified by column chromatography on silica gel, eluting with 10% methanol in methylene chloride. The solvent was removed to afford 0.107 g of the title compound as a yellow solid. Recrystallization from methanol gave yellow needles, mp 194°-195° C. MS M/Z 437 (M+H). NMR:(CDCl₃) d 0.62 (m, 2H), 0.88 (m, 2H), 2.12 (m, 1H), 2.57 (s, 3H), 2.59 (t, 4H, J=7 Hz), 4.07 (t, 4H, J=7 Hz), 5.38 (s, 2H), 7.28 (m, 1H), 7.36 (m, 2H), 7.51 (m, 2H), 8.04 (s, 1H), 9.16 (d, 1H, J=10 Hz). IR (KBr): 1715, 1685, 1660 cm⁻¹. Analysis calculated for C₂₄ H₂₅ FN₄ O₃. 1/4H₂ O: C 65.37; H, 5.83; N, 12.70. Found: C, 65.21; H, 5.53; N, 12.59.

Step 3. 9-Cyclopropyl-3-fluoro-2-(4-methylpiperazin-1-yl)-6H-6-oxo-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-7-carboxylic acid

To a 0.050 g (0.115 mmol) sample of the benzyl ester compound from the previous step was added 10 mL of methanol, 1 mL of 98% formic acid and 0.04 g of 10% Pd/C, and the mixture was stirred under Argon for 30 min at room temperature. The solution was diluted with methylene chloride, filtered through diatomaceous earth and the solvent was removed to leave a yellow residue. The product was purified by column chromatography on silica gel, eluting with 1:10:100 acetic acid:methanol:methylene chloride. After removal of the solvent, 0.0345 g of the title compound was obtained as a yellow solid, mp 219°-220° C. MS M/Z 347 (M+H). NMR:(CDCl₃) d 0.67 (m, 2H), 0.95 (m, 2H), 2.18 (m, 1H), 2.39 (s, 3H), 2.65 (t, 4H, J=6 Hz), 4.13 (m, 4H), 8.11 (s, 1H), 9.02 (d, 1H), J=10 Hz). IR (KBr): 1720, 1660, 1620 cm⁻¹. Analysis calculated for C₁₇ H₁₉ FN₄ O₃.0.6 CH₃ COOH: C, 57.17; H, 5.64; N, 14.65. Found: C, 57.60; H, 5.79; N, 14.13.

EXAMPLE 164 9-Cyclopropyl-3-fluoro-2-(piperazin-1-yl)-6H-6-oxo-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-7-carboxylic Acid

Step 1. 2-Chloro-9-cyclopropyl-3-fluoro-6H-6-oxo-pyridol[1,2-a]pyrimidine-7-carboxylic acid t-butyl ester

A mixture of 0.100 g (0.312 mmol) of 9-cyclopropyl-3-fluoro-2-hydroxy-6H-6-oxopyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-7-carboxylic acid t-butyl ester from Example 158 Step 1, 0.29 mL of DMF, 0.33 mL of phosphorous oxychloride and 10 mL of methylene chloride was stiffed under a dry N₂ atmosphere at room temperature for 1 hour. After workup as described in Example 157 Step 5, the title compound was obtained as a orange solution in methylene chloride, which was taken directly to the next step.

Step 2. 9-Cyclopropyl-3-fluoro-2-(piperazin-1-yl)-6H-6-oxo-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-7-carboxylic acid t-butyl ester

The sample from Step 1 in 5 mL of methylene chloride was added dropwise to a solution of 0.289 g piperazine in 10 mL of methylene chloride stirred under a dry N₂ atmosphere. The resulting yellow solution was concentrated to give a yellow residue, which was purified by column chromatography on silica gel, eluting with 0.5:10:100 conc. ammonium hydroxide:methanol:methylene chloride, to afford after removal of the solvent 0.068 g of the title compound as a yellow solid. This material was taken directly to the next step.

Step 3. 9-Cyclopropyl-3-fluoro-2-(piperazin-1-yl)-6H-6-oxo-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-7-carboxylic acid

The sample of the compound from the previous step was reacted with 10 mL of 4N HCl in dioxane under a dry N₂ atmosphere at room temperature overnight. The solvent was removed, the yellow solid was dissolved in distilled water, adjusted to pH 7-8 with saturated sodium carbonate solution, and the solution extracted with methylene chloride. The extracts were washed with water, dried, concentrated, and chromatographed on silica gel to afford 0.043 g of the title compound as a yellow solid, mp 198°-199° C. MS M/Z 333 (M+H). NMR:(CDCl₃) d 0.67 (m, 2H), 0.94 (m, 2H), 2.19 (m, 1H), 3.08 (t, 4H, J=6 Hz), 4.08 (m, 4H), 8.11 (s, 1H), 9.01 (d, 1H, J=10 Hz). IR (KBr): 1710, 1660 cm⁻¹. Analysis calculated for C₁₆ H₁₇ FN₄ O₃.0.1H₂ O: C, 57.36; H, 5.20; N, 16.72. Found: C, 57.69; H, 5.22: N, 16.31.

EXAMPLE 165 9-Cyclopropyl-3-fluoro-2-(morpholin-1-yl)-6H-6-oxo-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-7-carboxylic Acid

Step 1. 9-Cyclopropyl-3-fluoro-2-(morpholin-1-yl)-6H-6-oxo-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-7-carboxylic acid benzyl ester

To a 0.150 g (0.396 mmol) sample of 2-chloro-9-cyclopropyl-3-fluoro-6H-6-oxopyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-7-carboxylic acid benzyl ester, prepared as in Example 164 Step 1, dissolved in anhydrous methylene chloride and cooled to 0° C. and stirred under a dry N₂ atmosphere was added 0.042 mL (0.483 mmol) of morpholine dropwise. The color changed from orange to yellow, and the reaction was complete in 15 min. The solvent was removed by evaporation, and the product was purified by column chromatography on silica gel, eluting with 2:10:100 acetic acid:methanol:methylene chloride. The solvent was removed to afford the title compound as a yellow solid. This was taken directly to the next step. NMR:(CDCl₃) d 0.62 (m, 2H), 0.89 (m, 2H), 2.11 (m, 1H), 3.87 (t, 4H), J=6 Hz), 4.07 (t, 4H, J=6 Hz), 5.39 (s, 2H), 7.29 (m, 1H), 7.37 (m, 2H), 7.51 (m, 2H), 8.07 (s, 1H), 9.19 (d, 1H, J=10 Hz).

Step 2. 9-Cyclopropyl-3-fluoro-2-(morpholin-1-yl)-6H-6-oxo-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-7-carboxylic acid

The benzyl ester product from the previous step was dissolved in 20 mL of anhydrous methanol and stirred with 0.020 g of 10% Pd/C catalyst under 1 atm. Hydrogen at room temperature for 5 hours. The catalyst was removed by filtration, and the solvent was removed under vacuum to afford 0.100 g of the title compound as a yellow solid, mp>260° C. MS M/Z 334 (M+H). NMR:(CDCl₃) d 0.68 (m, 2H), 0.95 (m, 2H), 2.19 (m, 1H), 3.90 (t, 4H, J=6 Hz), 4.10 (t, 4H, J=6 Hz)., 8.15 (s, 1H), 9.06 (d, 1H, J=10 Hz). IR 1720, 1660, 1620 cm⁻¹. Analysis calculated for C₁₆ H₁₆ FN₃ O₄.H₂ O: C, 54.70; H, 5.16; N, 11.96. Found: C, 55.01; H, 4.71; N, 11.62.

EXAMPLE 166 9-(2,4-Difluorophenyl)-3-fluoro-2-(3-(N-(S)-norvalyl)aminopyrrolidin-1-yl)-6H-6-oxopyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-7-carboxylic Acid Hydrochloride Salt

Step 1. 2-(3-Aminopyrrolidin-1-yl)-9-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-3-fluoro-6H-6-oxopyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-7-carboxylic acid benzyl ester

A 1.579 g (2.655 mmol) sample of the 9-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-3-fluoro-2-(3-(N-t-butoxycarbonyl)aminopyrrolidin-1-yl)-6H-6-oxopyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-7-carboxylic acid benzyl ester, from Example 160 Step 4, was dissolved in 5 mL of trifluoroacetic acid and stirred at room temperature for 1 hour under a dry N₂ atmosphere. The solvent was removed by evaporation under vacuum to yield the deprotected title product as a yellow solid, which was taken directly to the next step. Mp 185°-186° C. NMR (CDCl₃): d 1.75-2.19 (m, 2H), 3.33-4.07 (m, 5H), 5.38 (s, 2H), 6.87 (m, 2H), 7.32 (m, 4H), 7.48 (m, 2H), 8.33 (s, 1H), 9.13 (apparent d, 1H, J=9 Hz).

Step 2. 2-(3-(N-(N-Benzyloxycarbonyl)norvalyl)aminopyrrolidin-1-yl)-9-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-3-fluoro-6H-6-oxopyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-7-carboxylic acid benzyl ester

The sample from the previous step was suspended in 50 mL of THF and diisopropylethylamine was added with stirring at room temperature until a homogeneous solution resulted. Then 0.885 g (2.66 mmol) of the N-benzyloxycarbonyl protected (s)-norvaline succinamide was added and stirred at room temperature for 1 hour under a dry N₂ atmosphere. Another 0.050 g of the protected norvaline was added, and the solution was stirred for another 0.5 hours. The reaction was diluted with methylene chloride, washed with water (4x), and the organic solvent dried over anhydrous magnesium sulfate and removed by evaporation under vacuum. This product was purified by column chromatography on silica gel, eluting with 5% methanol in methylene chloride, to afford 1.678 g of the title compound as a yellow crystalline solid after removal of the solvent. Mp 103°-105° C. MS M/Z: 728 (M+H). NMR: (CDCl₃) d 0.90 (t, 3H, J=7 Hz), 1.39-2.30 (m, 6H), 3.30-4.40 (m, 5H), 4.85-5.40 (m, 5H), 6.75-7.40 (m, 13 H), 8.15-8.80 (m, 2H). IR (KBr): 1700, 1660 cm⁻¹. Analysis calculated for C₃₉ H₃₆ F₃ N₅ O₆.0.25H₂ O: C, 63.97; H, 5.02; N, 9.56. Found: C, 64.19; H, 5.11; N, 9.50.

Step 3. 9-(2,4-Difluorophenyl)-3-fluoro-2-(3-(N,(S)-norvalyl)aminopyrrolidin-1-yl)-6H-6-oxopyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-7-carboxylic acid hydrochloride salt

A 1.515 g sample (2.0822 mmol) sample of the compound from the previous step was dissolved in 80 mL of methanol, and 4.0 mL of 98% formic acid and 0.2 g of 10% Pd/C was added. The mixture was stirred at room temperature for 1.7 hours under a dry N₂ atmosphere, filtered and concentrated to leave a yellow solid residue. This solid was dissolved in methanol and filtered through sintered glass, then the solvent was removed to leave a yellow solid. This solid was dissolved in 50 mL of methanol, 3 mL of conc. HCl was added and the solvent evaporated off. The residue was dissolved in 200 mL of water, filtered again through sintered t) glass, and the solution was freeze-dried to afford 0.969 g of the title product as a yellow solid, mp 192°-194° C. MS M/Z: 504 (M+H). NMR: (CD3OD) d 0.96 (m, 3H), 1.90-2.35 (m, 6H), 3.50-4.60 (m, 5H), 7.02 (m, 2H), 7.48 (m, 1H), 8.22 (br s, 1H), 8.35 (br s, 2H), 9.09 (m, 1H). IR (KBr): 1710, 1665, 1610 cm⁻¹. Analysis calculated for C₂₄ H₂₅ F₃ N₅ O₄.2 H₂ O: C, 50.05; H, 5.07; N, 12.16. Found: C, 50.00; H, 4.56; N, 12.03.

EXAMPLE 167 2-(3-(N-(S)-Alanyl)aminopyrrolidin-1-yl)-9-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-3-fluoro-6H-6-oxopyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-7-carboxylic Acid Hydrochloride

Step 1. 2-(3-(N-(N-Benzyloxycarbonyl)alanyl)aminopyrrmidin-1-yl)-9-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-3-fluoro-6H-6-oxopyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-7-carboxylic acid benzyl ester

A 0.982 g (1.986 mmol) sample of 9-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-3-fluoro-2-(3-aminopyrrolidin-1-yl)-6H-6-oxopyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-7-carboxylic acid benzyl ester, prepared as described in Example 166 Step 1, was suspended in 40 mL of THF and 0.700 g (2.196 mmol) of the N-benzyloxycarbonyl protected (S)-alanine succinamide was added. The mixture was stirred at room temperature for 2 hour under a dry N₂ atmosphere. The reaction solvent was evaporated off, then the residue was dissolved in methylene chloride, which was washed with water (3x). The organic solvent was dried over anhydrous magnesium sulfate and removed by evaporation under vacuum. This product was purified by column chromatography on silica gel, eluting with 5% methanol in methylene chloride, to afford, after removal of the solvent, 1.318 g of the title compound as a yellow crystalline solid, mp 104°-107° C. MS M/Z 700 (M+H). NMR: (CDCl₃) d 1.43 (m, 3H), 1.95-2.30 (m, 2H), 3.40-4.40 (m, 5H), 4.75-5.35 (M, 5H), 6.77 (m, 2H), 7.10-7.40 (m, 1H), 8.18-8.40 (m, 2H). IR (KBr): 1720, 1660 cm ⁻¹. Analysis calculated for C₃₇ H₃₂ F₃ N₅ O₆. 1/2H₂ O: C, 62.71; H, 4.69; N, 9.88. Found: C, 63.04; H, 4.49; N, 9.92

Step 2. 2-(3-(N-(S)-Alanyl)aminopyrrolidin-1-yl)-9-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-3-fluoro-6H-6-oxopyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-7-carboxylic acid hydrochloride

A 1.262 g (1.804 mmol) sample of the compound from the previous step was suspended in 80 mL of methanol and 4.0 mL of 98% formic acid and 0.200 g of 10% Pd/C was added with stirring. The mixture was stirred at room temperature for 1.7 hours, then 40 ml of THF was added and the mixture stirred for 0.3 hours longer under a dry N₂ atmosphere, filtered and concentrated to leave a yellow solid residue. This was dissolved in 500 mL of water and 4 mL of conc. HCl was added, then the solution was filtered through sintered glass and freeze-dried to afford 0.877 g of the title compound as a yellow solid, mp 198°-200° C. (dec). MS M/Z 476 (M-Cl). NMR: (DMSO-d₆) d 1.33 (apparent t, 3H, J=7 Hz), 1.90-2.30 (m, 2H), 3.35-4.40 (m, 6H), 7.17 (m, 1H), 7.32 (m, 1H), 7.58 (m, 1H), 8.20 (d, 1H), 9.19 (m, 1H), 13.45 (br, 1H). IR (KBr): 1715, 1665, 1620 cm⁻¹. Analysis calculated for C₂₂ H₂₁ ClF₃ N₅ O₄.1.5H₂ O: C, 49.03; H, 4.48; N, 12.99. Found: C, 49.18; H, 4.17; N, 12.53.

EXAMPLE 168 2-(3-(N-(S)-Alanyl-(S)-alanyl)aminopyrrolidin-1-yl)-9-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-3-fluoro-6H-6-oxopyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-7-carboxylic Acid Hydrochloride

Step 1. 2-(3-(N-(N-Benzyloxycarbonyl)-(S)-alanyl-(S)-alanyl)aminopyrrolidin-1-yl)-9-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-3-fluoro-6H-6-oxopyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-7-carboxylic acid benzyl ester

A 0.905 g (1.830 mmol) sample of 9-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-3-fluoro-2-(3-aminopyrrolidin-1-yl)-6H-6-oxopyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-7-carboxylic acid benzyl ester, prepared as described in Example 166 Step 1, was suspended in 10 mL of DMF and 0.700 g (2.196 mmol) of the N-benzyloxycarbonyl protected (S)-alanyl-(S)-alanine. The mixture was stirred at 0° C. and 0.530 g of 1-ethyl-3-[3-dimethylaminopropyl]carbodiimide hydrochloride (EDAC) and 0.370 g of 1-hydroxybenzotriazole hydrate (HOBT) was added. The mixture was stirred for 30 min at 0° C., then at room temperature for 2 hours. The solvent was removed in a kugelrohr apparatus, then the residue was dissolved in methylene chloride, washed 2x with water, washed 2x with saturated sodium bicarbonate solution, then 2x again with water and dried over magnesium sulfate. The solvent was removed by evaporation, and the product was purified by column chromatography on silica gel, eluting with 10% methanol in methylene chloride to afford 1.187 g of the title product as yellow crystals, mp 123°-126° C. MS M/Z 771 (M+H). NMR: (CDCl₃) d 1.37 (m, 6H), 1.92-2.18 (m, 2H), 3.58-4.48 (m, 5H), 4.76-5.00 (m, 2H), 5.30 (s, 2H), 5.32 (s, 2H), 6.80 (m, 2H), 7.10-7.45 (m, 1H), 8.23 and 8.30 (two s, 1H), 8.87 and 8.93 (two d, 1H, J=8 Hz). IR (KBr): 1720, 1660 cm⁻¹. Analysis calculated for C₄₀ H₃₇ F₃ N₆ O₇. 1/2H₂ O: C, 61.62; H, 4.91; N, 10.78. Found C, 61.51; H, 4.71; N, 10.75.

Step 2. 2-(3-(N-(S)-Alanyl-(S)-alanyl)aminopyrrolidin-1-yl)-9-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-3-fluoro-6H-6-oxopyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-7-carboxylic acid hydrochloride

A 1.131 g (1.467 mmol) sample of the compound from Step 1 was dissolved in 80 mL of methanol and 4.0 mL of 98% formic acid and 0.2 g of 10% Pd/C was added. The mixture was stirred 1 hour at room temperature under a dry N₂ atmosphere, filtered, and concentrated to leave a yellow residue. This was dissolved in 500 mL of distilled water and 3 mL of conc. HCl was added, then the solution was filtered though sintered glass, and freeze-dried to afford 0.729 g of the title compound as a pale yellow solid, mp 217°-219° C. (dec). MS M/Z 547 (M-Cl). NMR: (DMSO-d₆) d 1.24 (m, 3H), 1.32 (d, 3H, J=7 Hz), 1.80-2.20 (m, 2H), 3.40-4.50 (m, 7H), 7.17 (m, 1H), 7.31 (m, 1H), 7.57 (m, 1H), 8.20 (br, 4H), 8.47 (m, 1H), 8.66 (m, 1H), 9.19 (m, 1H), 13.45 (br, 1H). IR (KBr): 1710, 1660, 1630 cm⁻¹.

EXAMPLE 169 2-((2S ,4S )-4-Acetamido-2-methylpyrrolidin-1-yl)-9-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-3-fluoro-6H-6-oxopyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-7-carboxylic Acid

Step 1. 2-((2S.4S)-4-Acetamido-2-methylpyrrolidin-1-yl)-9-(2,4-D difluorophenyl)-3-fluoro-6H-6-oxopyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-7-carboxylic acid benzyl ester

A 0.200 g (0.469 mmol) sample of 9-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-3-fluoro-2-hydroxy-6H-6oxopyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-7-carboxylic acid benzyl ester, from Example 160 Step 3, was dissolved in 5 mL of methylene chloride and 0.42 mL of DMF and 0.49 mL of POCl₃ were added. The reaction was stirred under a dry N₂ atmosphere at room temperature for 3.5 hours, then quenched with ice and water. The mixture was extracted with methylene chloride, and the solvent was washed with water until the acidity of the rinse water was above pH 3. The solvent was then dried with magnesium sulfate and 0.120 g (0.656 mmol) of (2S,4S)-4-acetamido-2-methylpyrrolidine (prepared as described by Rosen, T., et al., J. Med. Chem., 31, 1598-1611 (1988)) in 10 mL of methylene chloride and 2 mL of triethylamine was added and allowed to react. The solution was then concentrated and the product was purified by column chromatography over silica gel eluting with 1:10:100 acetic acid:methanol:methylene chloride. The solvent was removed to afford 0.205 g of the title compound as yellow crystals, mp 117°-119° C. [a]=-122.6° (25° C., D, c=0.05, CHCl₃). MS M/Z 551 (M+H). NMR: (CDCl₃) d 1.10 (d, 3H, J=7 Hz), 1.85-2.25 (m, 2H), 2.10 (s, 3H), 4.05 (m, 2H), 4.23 (m, 1H), 4.80 (m, 1H), 5.06 (d, 1H, J=13 Hz), 5.27 (d, 1H, J=13 Hz), 6.79 (m, 2H), 7.20-7.40 (m, 6H), 7.76 (br, 1H), 8.21 (s, 1H), 8.80 (d, 1H, J=9 Hz). IR (KBr): 1725, 1660 cm⁻¹. Analysis calculated for C₂₉ H₂₅ F₃ N₄ O₄.H₂ O: C, 61.26; H, 4.79; N, 9.85. Found C, 61.59; H, 4.37; N, 9.72.

Step 2. 2-((2S,4S)-4-Acetamido-2-methylpyrrolidin-1-yl)-9-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-3-fluoro-6H-6-oxopyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-7-carboxylic acid

To a 0.198 g (0.359 mmol) sample of the compound from Step 1 in 20 mL of methanol was added 1 mL of 98% formic acid and 0.1 g of 10% Pd/C. The mixture was stirred at room temperature under a dry N₂ atmosphere for 1.25 hours. The mixture was filtered, and the filtrate concentrated to leave a yellow residue. The product was purified by column chromatography on silica gel, eluting with 1:10:100 acetic acid:methanol:methylene chloride to afford 0.126 g of the title compound as a yellow solid, after removal of the solvent, mp 163°-164° C. [a]=50.2° (23° C., D, c=0.5, CHCl₃). MS M/Z461 (M+H). NMR: (CDCl₃ +CD₃ OD) d 1.09 and 1.39 (two d, 3H, J=6 Hz), 1.92-2.15 (m, 2H), 2.00 (s, 3H), 3.97 (m, 1H), 4.16 (m, 1H), 4.32 (m, 1H), 4.72 (m, 1H), 6.90 (m, 2H), 7.25 (m, 1H), 8.17 and 8.31 (two s, 1H), 8.93 and 8.97 (two d, 1H, J=8 Hz). IR (KBr): 1720, 1660, 1035 cm⁻¹. Analysis calculated for C₂₂ H₁₉ F₃ N₄ O₄.H₂ O: C, 55.23; H, 4.42; N, 11.71. Found: C, 55.25; H, 4.20; N, 11.21.

EXAMPLE 170 9-(2,4-Difluorophenyl)-3-fluoro-2-(3-hydroxypyrrolidin-1-yl)-6H-6-oxopyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-7-carboxylic Acid

Step 1. 9-(2,4-Difluorophenyl)-3-fluoro-2-(3-hydroxypyrrolidin-1-yl)-6H-6-oxopyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-7-carboxylic acid benzyl ester

A 0.200 g (0.469 mmol) sample of 9-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-3-fluoro-2-hydroxy-6H-6-oxopyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-7-carboxylic acid benzyl ester, from Example 160 Step 3, was dissolved in 5 mL of methylene chloride and 0.42 mL of DMF and 0.49 mL of POCl₃ were added. The reaction was stirred under a dry N₂ atmosphere at room temperature for 3.5 hours, then quenched with ice and water. The mixture was extracted with methylene chloride, and the solvent was washed with water until the acidity of the rinse water was above pH 3. The solvent was then dried with magnesium sulfate and 0.1 mL of 3-pyrrolidinol was added and allowed to react. The solution was then concentrated and the product was purified by column chromatography over silica gel eluting with 1:10:100 acetic acid:methanol:methylene chloride. The solvent was removed to afford 0.183 g of the title compound as yellow crystals, mp 105°-107° C. MS M/Z 496 (M+H). NMR: (CDCl₃) d 2.00-2.16 (m, 2H), 3.55-3.68 (m, 2H), 3.96-4.16 (m, 2H), 4.18 and 4.55 (m, 1H), 5.36 and 5.38 (two s, 2H), 6.90 (m, 2H), 7.30-7.48 (m, 6H, 8.33 (s, 1H), 9.08 and 9.14 (two d, 1H, J=6 Hz). IR (KBr): 1725, 1690, 1660 cm⁻¹. Analysis calculated for C₂₆ H₂₀ F₃ N₃ O₄. 3/4H₂ O: C, 61.36; H, 4.26; N, 8.26. Found: C, 60.97; H, 3.67; N, 7.98.

Step 2. 9-(2,4-Difluorophenyl)-3-fluoro-2-(3-hydroxypyrrolidin-1-yl)-6H-6-oxopyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-7-carboxylic acid

To a 0.166 g (0.334 mmol) sample of the compound from Step 1 in 20 mL of methanol and 15 mL of DMF was added 2 mL of 98% formic acid and 0.12 g of 10% Pd/C. The mixture was stirred at room temperature under a dry N₂ atmosphere for 1.33 hours. The mixture was filtered, and the filtrate concentrated, removing the DMF in a kugelrohr apparatus, to leave a yellow residue. The product was purified by column chromatography on silica gel, eluting with 1:10:100 acetic acid:methanol:methylene chloride to afford 0.088 g of the title compound as a yellow solid, after removal of the solvent, mp 168°-170° C. (dec). MS M/Z 406 (M+H). NMR: d 2.00-2.15 (m, 2H), 3.55-3.70 (m, 2H), 3.97-4.12 (m, 2H), 4.50-4.60 (m, 1H), 6.93 (m, 2H), 7.35 (m, 1H), 8.43 (s, 1H), 9.01 and 9.04 (two d, 1H, J=4 Hz). IR (KBr): 1715, 1665, 1625 cm⁻¹. Analysis calculated for C₁₉ H₁₄ F₃ O₄. 1/2H₂ O: C, 55.08; H, 3.65; N, 10.14. Found: C, 55.10; H, 3.53; N, 10.04.

EXAMPLE 171 2-((2S,4S)-4-Amino-2-methylpyrrolidin-1-yl)-9-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-3-fluoro-6H-6-oxopyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-7-carboxylic Acid Hydrochloride

Step 1. (2S,4S)-4-acetamido-2-methylpyrrolidine

A 6.000 g (24.760 mmol) sample of (2S,4S)-4-acetamido-1-(t-butoxy-carbonyl)-2-methylpyrrolidine, prepared as described by Rosen, T., et al., J. Med. Chem., 31, 1598-1611 (1988), was dissolved in 30 mL of 4N HCl in dioxane and stirred at room temperature for 24 hours to remove the boc group. The solvent was removed by evaporation to give the hydrochloride salt of this compound as a white solid, which was taken directly to the next step.

Step 2. (2S,4S)-4-acetamido-1-benzyl-2-methylpyrrolidine

This salt from the previous step was suspended in 27 mL of methylene chloride ,8.4 mL of triethylamine was added and the mixture stirred for 10 min. Next was added 3.2 mL (26.9 mmol) of benzyl bromide and the mixture heated at reflux for 5 hours. The mixture was diluted with methylene chloride, which was washed 3x with water, dried over magnesium sulfate, and evaporated to leave the 1-benzyl protected compound as a white solid, which was taken directly to the next step.

Step 3. (2S,4S)-4-amino-1-benzyl-2-methylpyrrolidine hydrochloride

The acetyl group was removed from the compound from the previous step by heating at reflux for 6 hours in 6N HCl. Removal of the solvent gave the solid product which was taken directly to the next step.

Step 4. (2S,4S)-1-benzyl-4-t-butoxycarbonylamino-2-methylpyrrolidine

The sample from the previous step was dissolved in 10 mL of water and 35 mL of methanol. To this solution stirred at 0° C. was added 5.2 mL of triethylamine and 4.21 g of di-t-butyl dicarbonate. The reaction was stirred for 2 hours at 0° C. and then at room temperature for 19 hours. The solvent was removed by evaporation, the residue dissolved in methylene chloride, which was washed with water and concentrated. The product was purified by column chromatography on silica gel, eluting with 0.5:5:100 conc. ammonium hydroxide:methanol:methylene chloride to give the title compound as a white solid after removal of the solvent. This material was taken directly to the next step.

Step 5. (2S,4S)-4-t-butoxycarbonylamino-2-methylpyrrolidine

The sample from the previous step was dissolved in 150 mL of methanol, 0.90 g of 10% Pd/C was added and the mixture shaken under 4 atm of hydrogen at room temperature for 13 hours. The mixture was concentrated, the catalyst was removed by filtration, and the solvent removed to afford 3.081 g of the title compound as a white solid. MS M/Z 201 (M+H). NMR (CDCl₃): d 1.15 (d, 3H, J=6 Hz), 1.44 (s, (H), 1.54-1.63 (m, 2H), 1.75 (m, 1H), 2.64 (dd, 1H, J=5, J=12 Hz), 3.26 (m, 1H), 3.38 (dd, 1H, J=7, J=12 Hz), 4.12 (br, 1H), 4.63 (br, 1H). IR (KBr): 1685 cm⁻¹.

Step 6. 2-((2S,4S)-4-t-butoxycarbonylamino-2-methylpyrrolidin-1-yl)-9-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-3-fluoro-6H-6-oxopyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-7-carboxylic acid benzyl ester

A 1.500 (3.518 mmol) sample of 9-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-3-fluoro-2-hydroxy-6H-6-oxopyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-7-carboxylic acid benzyl ester, from Example 160 Step 3, was dissolved in 40 mL of methylene chloride and 3.20 mL of DMF and 3.70 mL of POCl₃ were added. The reaction was stirred under a dry N₂ atmosphere at room temperature for 2.25 hours, then quenched with ice and water. The mixture was extracted with methylene chloride, and the solvent was washed with water until the acidity of the rinse water was above pH 3. The solvent was then dried with magnesium sulfate and 1.06 g (0.656 mmol) of (2S,4S)-4-t-butoxycarbonylamino-2-methylpyrrolidine, from Step 5 above, in 50 mL of methylene chloride and 7 mL of triethylamine was added and allowed to react. The solution was then concentrated and the product was purified by column chromatography over silica gel eluting with 0.5:10:100 conc. ammonium hydroxide:methanol:methylene chloride. The solvent was removed to afford 1.856 g of the title compound as yellow crystals, mp 106°-107° C. [a]=+13.4 (23°, D, c=0.5, CHCl₃). MS M/Z 609 (M+H). NMR: (CDCl₃) d 1.11 (two d, 3H, J=7 Hz), 1.45 and 1.55 (two s, 9H), 1.90-2.10 (m, 2H), 3.60-4.60 (m, 5H), 5.39 (s, 1H), 6.89 (m, 2H), 7.34-7.50 (m, 6H), 8.34 and 8.36 (two s, 1H), 9.16 and 9.19 (two d, 1H, J=9 Hz). IR (KBr): 1715, 1690, 1660 cm⁻¹. Analysis calculated for C₃₂ H₃₁ F₃ N₄ O₅. 1/2H₂ O: C, 62.23; H, 5.22; N, 9.07. Found: C, 62.44; H, 5.20; N, 9.16.

Step 7. 2-((2S,4S)-4-Amino-2-methylpyrrolidin-1-yl)-9-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-3-fluoro-6H-6-oxopyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-7-carboxylic acid

To a 1.814 g (2.981 mmol) sample of the compound from Step 6 dissolved in 80 mL of methanol and 10 mL of THF was added 8 mL of 98% formic acid and 1 g of 10% Pd/C. The mixture was stirred at room temperature under a dry N₂ atmosphere for 2.3 hours. The mixture was filtered, and the filtrate concentrated to leave a yellow residue. The product was purified by column chromatography on silica gel, eluting with 1:10:100 acetic acid:methanol:methylene chloride to afford 1.513 g of the title compound as a yellow solid, after removal of the solvent. The compound was taken directly to the next step.

Step 8. 2-((2S,4S)-4-Amino-2-methylpyrrolidin-1-yl)-9-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-3-fluoro-6H-6-oxopyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-7-carboxylic acid hydrochloride

The 1.528 g sample of the compound from the previous step was dissolved in 20 mL of 4N HCl in dioxane and stirred at room temperature for 3.5 hours. The solvent was removed, the residue redissolved in 500 mL of water, 0.5. mL of conc. HCl was added, and the solution freeze-dried to afford 1.147 g of the title compound as a yellow solid, mp 204° C. (dec). [a]=+35.4° (22° C., D, c=0.5, CH₃ OH). MS M/Z 419 (M-Cl). NMR: (CD₃ OD) d 1.16 and 1.41 (two d, 3H, J=7 Hz), 2.15-2.31 (m, 2H), 3.75-4.40 (m, 4H), 7.04 (m, 2H), 7.46 (m, 1H), 8.25 and 8.30 (two s, 1H), 9.11 and 9.21 (two d, 1H, J=9 Hz). IR (KBr): 1710, 1660, 1630 cm⁻¹. Analysis calculated for C₂₀ H₁₈ F₃ ClN₄ O₃.H₂ O: C, 50.80; H, 4.26; N, 11.85. Found: C, 50.98; H, 4.10; N, 11.85.

EXAMPLE 172 2-(3-Aminopyrrolidin-1-yl)-3-fluoro-9-(2,3,4,5,6-pentafluorophenyl)-6H-6-oxopyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-7-carboxylic Acid Hydrochloride Salt

Step 1. 2-(2,3,4,5,6-Pentafluorophenyl)-acetamidine hydrochloride

Into a solution of 26.72 g (0.129 mol) of pentafluoroacetonitrile (commercially available) in 8.30 mL of anhydrous ethanol cooled to 0° C. and stirred under a dry N₂ atmosphere was introduced gaseous HCl, until the mixture solidified. The reaction was allowed to stand for 96 hours, then 60 mL of ethanol and 30.7 mL of 4.2N HCl in ethanol (0.124M) was added, and the slurry was stirred at room temperature for 2 hours. The mixture was filtered through sintered glass, and the filtrate was concentrated under vacuum to afford the title compound as a brownish solid, which was taken directly to the next step.

Step 2. 5-Fluoro-4-hydroxy-2-(2,3,4,5,6-pentafluorobenzyl)pyrimidine

A mixture of the compound (0.129 mol) from Step 1, 0.135 mol of the sodium salt of ethyl 2-fluoro-3-hydroxy-2-propenoate (prepared as described by E. Elkik and M. Imbeaux-Oudotte, Bull. Soc. Chim. Fr., 5-6 Pt 2, 1165 (1975)), 150 mL of anhydrous methanol and 25 mL of triethylamine was stirred under a dry N₂ atmosphere for 24 hours. The solvent was removed by evaporation under vacuum and the residue was dissolved in methylene chloride and washed (1x) with 10% HCl and (1x) with water, then dried over anhydrous magnesium sulfate, and the solvent was removed by evaporation under vacuum to give a dark oil which solidified upon standing. This solid was washed with 1:2 ethyl acetate:hexane to afford 4.843 g of the title compound as a white solid, mp 161-162° C. The filtrate was concentrated and extracted with 1:4 ethyl acetate:hexane to leave a second crop of 4.454 g of product. Additional product was obtained by chromatography of the residue, for a total yield of 19.20 g of product. MS M/Z 312 (M+NH₄). NMR (CDCl₃): d 4.15 (apparent s, 2H), 7.80 (d, 1H, J=3 Hz), 13.38 (br s, 1H). IR (KBr): 3440, 1685, 1660, 1610 cm⁻¹.

Step 3. 2-Ethoxy-3-(5-fluoro-4-hydroxy-3-(2,3,4,5,6-pentafluorophenyl)propane-1,1-dicarboxylic acid diethyl ester

The compound from Step 2 above (0.294 g, 1.00 mmol) was dissolved in 10 mL of THF and cooled to -78° C. with stirring, then 0.82 mL (2.05 mmol) of a 2.5M solution of n-butyllithium in hexane was added and the resulting yellow solution was stirred for 30 min. To this was added 0.243 mL (1.2 mmol) of ethyl 2-carboethoxy-3-ethoxy-2-propenecarboxylate with stirring for 15 min. The reaction was quenched with 10% HCl, allowed to warm to room temperature and extracted with ethyl acetate. The extract was washed (2x) with brine, and the solvent dried over magnesium sulfate and concentrated to afford the title compound as an oil, which was taken directly to the next step.

Step 4. 9-(2,3,4,5,6-pentafluorophenyl)-3-fluoro-2-hydroxy-6H-6-oxopyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-7-carboxylic acid ethyl ester

The compound from Step 3 above was dissolved in 10 mL of ethanol, 0.2 mL of conc. sulfuric acid was added and the solution was heated at reflux for 18 hours. The solvent was removed and the residue washed with ether to afford 0.222 g of the title compound as a yellow solid, mp 235°-236° C. MS M/Z 419 (M+H), 436 (M+NH₄). IR (KBr): 3440 (br), 1710, 1680, 1615 cm⁻¹. NMR (CDCl₃) d 1.38 (t, 3H), J=7 Hz), 4.37 (q, 2H, J=7 Hz), 8.23 (s, 1H), 9.05 (d, 1H, J=6 Hz).

Step 5. 3-Fluoro-2-hydroxy-9-(2,3,4,5,6-pentafluorophenyl)-6H-6-oxopyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-7-carboxylic acid benzyl ester

A 1.000 g (2.391 mmol) sample of the compound from Step 4 was dissolved in 25 mL of benzyl alcohol, 0.09 mL of titanium tetraethoxide was added and the mixture was stirred at 90° C. for 20 hours. The reaction was diluted with methylene chloride, washed (1x) with 10% HCl and concentrated in a rotary evaporator. The crude product was purified in a kugelrohr apparatus to yield a yellow solid, which was washed with ether and dried to afford 0.457 g of the title compound, which was taken directly to the next step.

Step 6. 2-(3-(N-t-Butoxycarbonyl)aminopyrrolidin-1-yl)-3-fluoro-9-(2,3,4,5,6-pentafluorophenyl)-6H-6-oxopyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-7-carboxylic acid benzyl ester

A 0.400 g (0.833 mmol) sample of the compound from Step 5 was dissolved in 10 mL of methylene chloride and 0.746 mL of DMF, and 0.870 mL of POCl₃ were added and stirred under a dry N₂ atmosphere at room temperature for 1.7 hours. The reaction was quenched with ice and the mixture extracted with methylene chloride which was washed (2x) with water. The organic layer was added to a stirred solution of 0.235 g (1.2 mmol) of 2-(N-t-butoxycarbonylamino)pyrrolidine in 4 mL of triethylamine. The solvent was removed by evaporation, and the product was purified by column chromatography on silica gel, eluting with 2.5:100 methanol:methylene chloride. Removal of the solvent afforded 0.353 g of the title product as a yellow crystalline solid, mp 107°-108° C. MZ M/Z 649 (M+H). NMR (CDCl₃) d 1.44 (s, 9H), 1.90-2.30 (m, 2H), 3.40-4.65 (m, 5H), 5.38 (s, 2H), 7.35 (m, 3H), 7.48 (m, 2H), 8.34 (s, 1H), 9.14 and 9.15 (two d, 1H, J=9 Hz).

Step 7. 2-(3-(N-t-Butoxycarbonyl)aminopyrrolidin-1-yl)-3-fluoro-9-(2,3,4,5,6-pentafluorophenyl)-6H-6-oxopyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-7-carboxylic acid

A 0.335 g (0.516 mmol) sample of the compound from Step 6 was dissolved in 40 mL of dry methanol, and the benzyl ester was removed by reacting with 2.0 mL of 98% formic acid in the presence of 0.100 g of 10% Pd/C, stirring under a dry N₂ atmosphere for 0.25 hours. After filtration and evaporation of the solvent, the product was purified by column chromatography on silica gel, eluting with 1:15:100 acetic acid:methanol:methylene chloride to afford, after removal of the solvent, the title compound as a yellow solid, which was taken directly to the next step.

Step 8. 2-(3-Aminopyrrolidin-1-yl)-3-fluoro-9-(2,3,4,5,6-pentafluorophenyl)-6H-6-oxopyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-7-carboxylic acid hydrochloride salt

The compound from the previous step was dissolved in 10 mL of 4N HCl in dioxane and stirred at room temperature for 0.7 hours, after which the solvent was removed under vacuum. The residue was dissolved in water which was filtered through sintered glass and freeze-dried to afford 0.232 g of the title compound as a yellow solid, mp 202°-204° C. MS M/Z 459 (M-Cl). NMR (CD₃ OD): d 2.12-2.54 (m, 2H), 3.70-4.36 (m, 5H), 8.42 (s, 1H), 9.21 (d, 1H, J=9 Hz). IR (KBr): 1715, 1660, 1630 cm⁻¹. Analysis calculated for C₁₉ H₁₂ F₆ N₄ O₃.HCl.0.5H₂ O: C, 45.30; H, 2.80; N, 11.12. Found: C, 45.46; H, 2.39; N, 10.57.

EXAMPLE 173 2-((2S,4S)-4-(N-(S)-Alanyl-(S)-alanyl)amino-2-methylpyrrolidin-1-yl)-9-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-3-fluoro-6H-6-oxopyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-7-carboxylic Acid Hydrochloride

Step 1. 2-((2S,4S)-4-amino-2-methylpyrrolidin-1-yl)-9-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-3-fluoro-6H-6-oxopyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-7-carboxylic acid benzyl ester

Following the procedure described in Example 166 Step 1, replacing the boc-protected benzyl ester compound with a 2.345 mmol sample of 2-((2S,4S)-4-t-butoxycarbonylamino-2-methylpyrrolidin-1-yl)-9-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-3-fluoro-6H-6-oxopyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-7-carboxylic acid benzyl ester, from Example 171 Step 6, the boc protecting group was removed to afford 1.06 g of the title compound.

Step 2. 2-((2S,4S)-4-(N-(N Benzoyloxycarbonyl)-(S)-alanyl-(S)-alanyl)amino-2-methylpyrrolidin-1-yl)-9-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-3-fluoro-6H-6-oxopyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-7-carboxylic acid benzyl ester

Following the procedure of Example 168 Step 1, replacing the benzyl ester compound of that example with 1.06 g of the compound from Step 1 above, 0.98 g of the title compound was prepared.

Step 3. 2-((2S,4S)-4-(N-(S)-Alanyl-(S)-alanyl)amino-2-methylpyrrolidin-1-yl)-9-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-3-fluoro-6H-6-oxopyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-7-carboxylic acid hydrochloride

Following the procedure of Example 168 Step 2, replacing the boc-protected benzyl ester compound of that example with the compound from Step 2 above, 0.66 g of the title compound was prepared. Mp 198°-200° C. MS M/Z 561 (M-Cl). NMR (CD₃ OD): d 1.14 and 1.40 (two d, 3H, J=7 Hz), 1.34 and 1.35 (two d, 3H, J=7 Hz), 1.50 and 1.51 (two d, 3H, J=7 Hz), 1.96-2.11 (m, 2H), 3.50-4.60 (m, 6H), 7.40 (m, 2H), 7.47 (m, 1H), 8.26 and 8.29 (two s, 1H), 9.12 and 9.16 (two d, 1 H, J=9 Hz).

EXAMPLE 174 9-(2,4-Difluorophenyl)-3-fluoro-2-hydroxy-4-methyl-6H-6-oxopyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-7-carboxylic Acid Ethyl Ester

Step 1. 2-(2,4-Difluorobenzyl)-5-fluoro-4-hydroxy-6-methylpyrimidine

A mixture of 8.6 g (0.0445 mmol) of 2-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-acetamidine hydrochloride, prepared as in Example 159 Step 1, and 6.1 g (0.0405 mmol) of ethyl 2-fluoro-3-oxo-butanoate (prepared as described by E. O. Bergmann, S. Cohen, and I. Shahak, J. Chem. Soc., 3278 (1959)), in 30 mL of anhydrous methanol and 10.1 mL of a 2.5% solution of sodium methoxide was heated at reflux under a dry N₂ atmosphere for 16 hours. The solvent was removed by evaporation under vacuum, and the residue was washed with water, then 200 mL of water added and the mixture was acidified and the resulting precipitate was filtered off. The aqueous solution was then extracted (3x) with methylene chloride. The solvent was washed with water, dried over anhydrous magnesium sulfate, and the solvent was removed by evaporation under vacuum to give a dark solid. The solid was washed with ethyl ether and dried, then combined with the earlier precipitate which was recrystallized from methanol:ether to afford 4.51 g of the title compound. MS M/Z 272 (M+NH₄). NMR: (CDCl₃) d 2.22 (d, 3H, J=4 Hz), 3.92 (s, 2H), 6.92 (m, 2H), 7.30 (m, 1H).

Step 2. 3-(2,4-Difluorophenyl)-2-ethoxy-3-(5-fluoro-4-hydroxy-6-methylpyrimidin-2-yl)propane-1,1-dicarboxylic acid diethyl ester

A 0.615 g (2.42 mmol) sample of the compound from Step 1 above was dissolved in THF and cooled to -78° C. with stirring under a dry N₂ atmosphere. To this was slowly added 1.98 mL of 2.5N n-butyllithium in hexane, and the mixture was stirred for 30 min. Then 0.586 mL (2.9 mmol) of diethyl ethoxymethylenemalonate was added at -78° C. and the mixture stirred for an additional 15 min at room temperature. The reaction mixture was quenched with 10% HCl until the mixture was about pH 3, whereupon it was then extracted with ethyl acetate. This was dried over anhydrous magnesium sulfate, and the solvent was removed by evaporation under vacuum to afford 1.6 g of the title compound as a yellow oil. This material was taken directly to the next step.

Step 3. 9-(2,4-Difluorophenyl)-3-fluoro-2-hydroxy-4-methyl-6H-6-oxopyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-7-carboxylic acid ethyl ester

The compound from Step 2 was dissolved in toluene, 0.62 mL of DBU was added and the mixture heated at reflux in a flask equipped with a Dean-Stark condenser for 16 hours under a dry N₂ atmosphere. The mixture was removed from the heat and stirred with 70 mL of water for 2 hours. After separation, the organic phase was dried over magnesioum sulfate, and the solvent was removed by evaporation. The residue was purified by column chromatography on silica gel, eluting with 1:5:100 acetic acid:methanol:methylene chloride to afford 0.175 g of the title compound as a yellow solid. MS M/Z: 379 (M+H). NMR:(DMSO-d₆) d 1.21 (t, 3H, J=7 Hz), 2.07 (d, 3H, J=4 Hz), 4.10 (q, 2H, J=7 Hz), 7.03 (m, 1H), 7.16 (m, 1H), 7.38 (m, 1H), 7.66 (s, 1H).

EXAMPLES 175-178

By following the procedures described in Example 174 and substituting the appropriate ester for ethyl 2-fluoro-3-oxobutyrate, Examples 175-178 may be prepared as disclosed in Table 6 (where R=ethyl and R¹ =2,4-difluorophenyl).

                  TABLE 6                                                          ______________________________________                                          ##STR106##                                                                    Example No.         R.sup.5                                                    ______________________________________                                         175                 CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 F                                        176                 CH.sub.2 F                                                 177                 CHF.sub.2                                                  178                 CF.sub.3                                                   ______________________________________                                    

EXAMPLES 179-195

By following the procedures described in Example 160 Steps 3, 4 and 5 and Example 161, and replacing 2-(N-t-butoxycarbonylamino)pyrrolidine in Step 4 with the appropriate N-methyl- or boc-protected amine, Examples 179-195 may be prepared as disclosed in Table 7 (where R¹ =2,4-difluorophenyl).

                  TABLE 7                                                          ______________________________________                                          ##STR107##                                                                    Example No.  R.sup.2          R.sup.5                                          ______________________________________                                         179                                                                                          ##STR108##      CH.sub.3                                         180                                                                                          ##STR109##      CH.sub.2 F                                       182                                                                                          ##STR110##      CHF.sub.2                                        183                                                                                          ##STR111##      CF.sub.3                                         184                                                                                          ##STR112##      CH.sub.3                                         185                                                                                          ##STR113##      CH.sub.2 F                                       186                                                                                          ##STR114##      CHF.sub.2                                        187                                                                                          ##STR115##      CF.sub.3                                         188                                                                                          ##STR116##      CH.sub.3                                         189                                                                                          ##STR117##      CH.sub.2 F                                       190                                                                                          ##STR118##      CHF.sub.2                                        191                                                                                          ##STR119##      CF.sub.3                                         192                                                                                          ##STR120##      CH.sub.3                                         193                                                                                          ##STR121##      CH.sub.2 F                                       194                                                                                          ##STR122##      CHF.sub.2                                        195                                                                                          ##STR123##      CF.sub.3                                         ______________________________________                                    

EXAMPLES 196-240

By following the procedures described in Example 160 Steps 3, 4 and 5 and Example 161, replacing 2-(N-t-butoxycarbonylamino)pyrrolidine in Step 4 with the appropriate substituted or boc-protected amine and replacing 9-(2,4-difluoro-phenyl)-3-fluoro-2-hydroxy-6H-6-oxopyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-7-carboxylic acid benzyl ester with the compound containing the appropriate R¹ group (as described in Examples 2 and 39), Examples 196-240 may be prepared as disclosed in Table 8 (in which R¹ is 4-fluorophenyl and R⁵ is hydrogen).

EXAMPLES 241-250

By following the procedures of Example 157 Steps 2-8, replacing 2-cyclopropyl-2-ethoxycarbonylacetamidine hydrochloride in Step 2 with the compound containing the appropriate R¹ group (refer to compound 6B in Scheme II), and replacing the 3-(N-t-butoxycarbonyl)aminopyrrolidine in Step 6 with the appropriately protected amine, Examples 241-250 may be prepared as disclosed in Table 9 (in which R⁵ is hydrogen).

                  TABLE 8                                                          ______________________________________                                          ##STR124##                                                                    Example No.     R.sup.2                                                        ______________________________________                                         R.sup.1 = 4-fluorophenyl, R.sup.5 = H:                                         196                                                                                             ##STR125##                                                    197                                                                                             ##STR126##                                                    198                                                                                             ##STR127##                                                    199                                              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                  TABLE 9                                                          ______________________________________                                          ##STR170##                                                                    Example No.  R.sup.2        R.sup.1                                            ______________________________________                                         241                                                                                          ##STR171##                                                                                    ##STR172##                                        242                                                                                          ##STR173##                                                                                    ##STR174##                                        243                                                                                          ##STR175##                                                                                    ##STR176##                                        244                                                                                          ##STR177##    F.sub.3 C                                          245                                                                                          ##STR178##    FCH.sub.2 CH.sub.2                                 246                                                                                          ##STR179##                                                                                    ##STR180##                                        247                                                                                          ##STR181##                                                                                    ##STR182##                                        248                                                                                          ##STR183##                                                                                    ##STR184##                                        249                                                                                          ##STR185##    F.sub.3 C                                          250                                                                                          ##STR186##    FCH.sub.2 CH.sub.2                                 ______________________________________                                    

EXAMPLES 251-252

By following the procedures of Example 157, steps 2-8, replacing replacing 2-cyclopropyl-2-ethoxycarbonylacetamidine hydrochloride in Step 2 with 2-(N-benzoyloxycarbonyl-N-methylamino)-2-ethoxycarbonylacetamidine hydrochloride, and replacing the 3-(N-t-butoxycarbonyl)aminopyrrolidine in Step 6 with the appropriately protected amine, Examples 251-252 may be prepared as disclosed in Table 10 (in which R⁵ =H).

                  TABLE 10                                                         ______________________________________                                          ##STR187##                                                                    Example No.  R.sup.2        R.sup.1                                            ______________________________________                                         251                                                                                          ##STR188##    CH.sub.3 NH                                        252                                                                                          ##STR189##    CH.sub.3 NH                                        ______________________________________                                    

EXAMPLE 253 8-(3-Amino-1-pyrrolidinyl)-1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-9-methyl-4-oxo-4H-quinolizine-3-carboxylic Acid

Step 253a. 4-t-Butoxy-3-chloro-2,5,6-trifluoropyridine

To 250 mL of a THF solution containing 106 g (0.571 mmol) of a mixture of 4-chloro-tetrafluoropyridine and 3-chloro-tetrahydropyridine (approx 70:30 ratio, from Aldrich Chemical Co.) at -78° C. was added a solution of 38.3 g (0.399 mmol) of sodium t-butoxide in 350 mL of THF, and the solution was stirred for 2 hours at -78° C. and at ambient temperature for 16 hours. The mixture was poured into 500 mL of hexane, and this mixture was filtered through celite and the filtrate concentrated. The residue was purified by flash chromatography, eluting first with hexane, then ethyl acetate:hexane (1:4), to separate the desired title product from the mixture of products. MS 238, 240 (M+H)⁺ ; 1H NMR (CDCl₃) δ: 1.52 (d, J=2Hz); ¹⁹ F NMR (CDCl₃, CFCl₃ as reference) δ: 73.75 (dd, J₁ =14.2, J₂ =23.2 Hz), 89.71 (dd, J₁ =14.2, J₂ =21.98 Hz); 152.42 (apparent t, J=22 Hz).

Step 253b. 4-t-Butoxy-2,3,6-trifluoropyridine

To the product from Step 253a above (24.92 g, 0.104 mmol) in 100 mL of methanol was added 2.5 g of Pearlman's catalyst (Aldrich Chemical Co.), and the mixture was stirred at ambient temperature for 14 hours under and atmosphere of hydrogen. An additional 2.5 g of catalyst was added, and the mixture was stirred for another 22 hours. The mixture was filtered, the filtrate was concentrated, and the residue was extracted with hexane/ether. After filtration, the solvent was removed by evaporation, and the residue was purified by flash chromatography (ethyl acetate:hexane 1:16) to yield 12.05 g of the title product. MS 206 (M+H)⁺, 233 (M+18)⁺ ; 1H NMR (CDCl₃) δ: 1.52 (s, 9H), 6.51 (m, 1H); ¹⁹ F NMR (CDCl₃, CFCl₃ as reference) δ: 72.60 (dd, J₁ =14.3, J₂ =21.0 Hz), 89.74 (dd, J₁ =14.3, J₂ =21.0 Hz), 164.68 (dt, J₁ =4.2, J₂ =21.0 Hz).

Step 253c. 4-t-Butoxy-2,3,6-trifluoro-5-methylpyridine

A freshly prepared solution of lithium diethylamide (LDA) (58.21 mmol) in 30 mL of THF at -78° C. was added to 10.0 g (48.74 mmol) of the product from Step 253b in 50 mL of THF at -78° C., and the reaction was stirred for 50 min. To the reaction mixture was added 4.3 mL (69.07 mmol) of methyl iodide, and the mixture was stirred at -78° C. for 1 hour and stirred at ambient temperature for 16 hours. The reaction was quenched with saturated NH₄ Cl solution, extracted with hexane, and the extracts washed with water, dried over MgSO₄ and concentrated to give the title product as a pale yellow oil, which was taken directly to the next step. MS (220) (M+H)⁺ ; 1H NMR (CDCl₃) δ: 1.47 (m, 9H), 2.12 (m, 3H). ¹⁹ F NMR (CDCl₃, CFCl₃ as reference) δ: 75.91 (dd apparent, J₁ =15.0, J₂ =22.1 Hz), 93.17 (dd apparent, J₁ =15.0, J₂ =22.1 Hz), 156.54 (m).

Step 253d. 4-t-Butoxy-2,5-difluoro-3-methylpyridine

A sample of the product from Step 253c above (48.74 mmol) and 13.5 mL of hydrazine monohydrate were dissolved in 150 mL of n-propanol. The reaction was stirred at reflux temperature under nitrogen for 4 hours. The volatiles were removed, and the residue was dissolved in methylene chloride, which was washed with water and dried over MgSO₄. The solvent was removed to give the intermediate hydrazine product as a yellow liquid, which was dissolved in 110 mL of methanol. To this was added 20 mL of 20% NaOH and air was passed through the solution for 16 hours. The solvents were removed at 30° C. under vacuum. The residue was dissolved in methylene chloride, which was washed with water and dried over MgSO₄. The solvent was removed and the crude product purified by flash chromatography, eluting with ethyl acetate:hexane 1:16 to give the title product as a colorless liquid after removal of the solvents. MS (202) (M+H)⁺ ; 1H NMR (CDCl₃) δ: 1.43 (d, 9H, J=1.5 Hz), 2.18 (d, 3H, J=1.5 Hz), 7.85 (br s, 1H); ¹⁹ F NMR (CDCl₃, CFCl₃ as reference) δ: 73.37 (d, J=24.5 Hz), 142.17 (d, J=24.5 Hz).

Step 253e. 2-(4-t-Butoxy-5-fluoro-3-methyl-2-pyridinyl)cyclopropaneacetonitrile

A sample of the product from Step 253d above (40.8 mmol) was dissolved in 50 mL of THF and cooled to -78° C. To this was added a freshly prepared solution of LDA (0.103 mmol) in 50 mL of THF at -78° C., and the reaction was stirred for 1 hour. The reaction was then stirred at 0° C. for 1 hour, quenched with saturated NH₄ Cl solution and extracted with ether. The extracts were washed with saturated NaCl solution, dried over MgSO₄, and concentrated. The residue was purified by flash chromatography, eluting with 1:4 ethyl acetate:hexane, to yield 10.33 g of the title product after removal of the solvent. MS 263 (M+H)⁺ ; 1H NMR (CDCl₃) δ: 0.50 (m, 2H), 0.63 (m, 1H), 0.73 (m, 1H), 1.60 (m, 1H), 1.43 (d, 9H, J=2 Hz), 2.29 (s, 3H), 3.76 (d, 1H, J=8 Hz), 8.30 (d, 1H, J=3 Hz). IR (neat) 2240, 1580, 1470 cm⁻¹.

Step 253f. 2-(4-Chloro-5-fluoro-3-methyl-2-pyridinyl)cyclopropaneacetonitrile

A sample of the product from Step 253e above (5.21 g, 19.86 mmol) was dissolved in 50 mL of trifluoroacetic acid, the reaction was stirred under nitrogen for 1 hour at ambient temperature, and the material concentrated to dryness. The residue was dissolved in a mixture of 15.6 mL of DMF and 90 mL of methylene chloride. This solution was cooled in a water bath as 18.8 mL (19.86 mmol) of POCl₃ was added, then the reaction was stirred at ambient temperature for 16 hours. The reaction was quenched by pouring it into ice water, and the mixture was extracted with methylene chloride. The aqueous solution was adjusted to pH7 with NaOH and re-extracted with methylene chloride. The extracts were combined and washed with water, dried over MgSO₄ and concentrated. The residue was purified by flash chromatography with 1:4 ethyl acetate:hexane to give 3.26 g of the title product as a colorless liquid after removal of the solvents. MS 225, 227 (M+H)⁺ ; 1H NMR (CDCl₃) δ: 0.48 (m, 1H), 0.59 (m, 1H), 0.66 (m, 1H), 0.77 (m, 1H), 1.50 (m, 1H), 2.48 (s, 3H), 3.80 (d, 1H, J=8 Hz), 8.39 (s, 1H). IR (neat) 2240, 1570, 1460 cm⁻¹.

Step 253g. Ethyl 2-(4-chloro-5-fluoro-3-methyl-2-pyridinyl)cyclopropaneacetate

A sample of the product from Step 253f above (3.26 g, 14.51 mmol) was dissolved in 10 mL of ethanol, and gaseous HCl was introduced until 4 g had been dissolved. The solution was heated to reflux, and 0.36 mL of water was added, then the mixture was stirred for 1 hour. The reaction was cooled, then poured into water, and the mixture was adjusted to pH7 with NaHCO₃. The mixture was then extracted with methylene chloride, which was washed with water, dried over MgSO₄ and concentrated. The residue was triturated with 1:4 ethyl acetate:hexane, and filtered. The filtrate was concentrated and the residue was purified by flash chromatography with 1:4 ethyl acetate:hexane to give 2.262 g of the title product after removal of the solvent. MS 272, 274 (M+H)⁺ ; 1H NMR (CDCl₃) δ: 0.12 (m, 1H), 0.38 (m, 1H), 0.53 (m, 1H), 0.76 (m, 1H), 1.20 (t, 3H, J=7 Hz), 1.67 (m, 1H), 2.40 (s, 3H), 3.23 (d, 1H, J=9 Hz), 4.16 (q, 2H, J=7Hz), 8.36 (s, 1H).

Step 253h. 2-(4-Chloro-5-fluoro-3-methyl-2-pyridinylcyclopropane-acetaldehyde

A sample of the product from Step 253g above (1.73 g, 6.37 mmol) was dissolved in 10 mL of THF and stirred with water bath cooling and 3.2 mmol of LiAlH₄ (LAH) was added. The mixture was stirred at ambient temperature for 1 hour, then poured into water. This mixture was extracted with ether, the extracts were washed, dried and concentrated to give 1.48 g of a colorless oil. This oil was dissolved in 10 mL of methylene chloride and added to a solution of 3.8 mL (7.6 mmol) of oxalyl chloride and 1.1 mL of DMSO (15.5mmol)in 15 mL of methylene chloride stirred at -78° C. The solution was stirred for 15 min, and 4.4 mL (31.6 mmol) of triethylamine was added. The stirring was continued at -78° C. for 5 min and at -10° C. for 10 min. The reaction was quenched with water, and extracted with methylene chloride. The extract was washed, dried and concentrated to give 1.49 g of the crude title product, which was taken directly to the next step without further purification. MS 228, 230 (M+H)⁺ ; 1H NMR (CDCl₃) δ: 0.25 (m, 1H), 0.35 (m, 1H), 0.60 (m, 1H), 0.75 (m, 1H), 1.53 (m, 1H), 2.38 (s, 3H), 3.19 (dd, 1H, J=3, J=9 Hz), 8.37 (s, 1H), 9.86 (d, 1H, J=3 Hz).

Step 253i. 8-Chloro-1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-9-methyl-4-oxo-4H-quinolizine-3-carboxylic acid ethyl ester

A sample of the product from Step 253h above (6.37 mmol) was dissolved in 50 mL of ethanol, and to this were added 1.5 mL of piperidine, 1.5 mL of acetic acid, and 5 mL of diethyl malonate (32.9 mmol). The reaction was heated at reflux under nitrogen for 4 hours. The solvents were then removed, and the residue was dissolved in ether. The ether was washed with water and brine, then dried over MgSO₄ and concentrated Purification in a kugelrohr apparatus gave 2.4 g of the crude condensation product. This intermediate product was dissolved in 20 ML of of Dowtherm A™, and this solution was added to 100 mL of Dowtherm A™ heated to 235° C. The reaction was then stirred at 220° C. for 45 min. After cooling, the product was separated from the solvent by flash chromatography, eluting with hexane to remove the solvent and then with 1:4 ethyl acetate hexane to remove the product. In this manner 1.065 g of the title product was obtained after removal of the solvent. MS 324, 326 (M+H)⁺ ; 1H NMR (CDCl₃) δ: 0.75 (m, 2H), 1.07 (m, 2H), 1.42 (t, 3H, J=7 Hz), 2.31 (m, 1H), 3.08 (s, 3H), 4.42 (q, 2H, J=7 Hz), 8.40 (s, 1H), 9.44 (d, 1H, J=6 Hz).

Step 253j. 8-(3-(N-BOC-amino)pyrrolidinyl)-1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-9-methyl-4-oxo-4H-quinolize-3-carboxylic acid ethyl ester

A sample of the product from Step 253i above (0.500 g, 1.544 mmol) was dissolved in 20 mL of anhydrous acetonitrile, and 0.600 g of sodium bicarbonate and 0.600 g (3.22 mmol) of 3(S)-(BOC-amino)pyrrolidine were added. The mixture was heated at reflux under nitrogen for 7 hours, then the solvent was removed and the residue was redissolved in methylene chloride. This solution was washed with water, 5% HCl, water, and concentrated. The residue was purified by flash chromatography, eluting with 100:10 methylene chloride:methanol, followed by 100:10:0.5 methylene chloride: methanol:NH₄ OH. Removal of the solvent gave 0.778 g of the title product, which was taken directly to the next step.

Step 253k. 8-(3-(N-BOC-amino)pyrrolidinyl)-1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-9-methyl-4-oxo-4H-quinolizine-3-carboxylic acid

A sample of the product from Step 253j above (0.778 g, 1.645 mmol) was dissolved in 20 mL of THF, 0.570 g of LiOH.H₂ O and 10 mL of water were added, and the mixture was stirred under nitrogen for 3 hours. The THF was removed under vacuum, and the residue was adjusted to a pH between 2 and 4 with 1N HCl. The solid was collected, and the filtrate was extracted with methylene chloride and washed and concentrated to give additional product. The combined solids were purified by flash chromatography eluting with 100:5:1 methylene chloride:methanol:acetic acid to yield 0.698 g of the title product after removal of the solvent. This material was taken directly to the next step.

Step 253l. 8-(3-aminopyrrolidinyl)-1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-9-methyl-4-oxo-4H-quinolizine-3-carboxylic acid hydrochloride

A sample of the product from Step 253k above (0.697 g, 1.564 mmol) was dissolved in 17 mL of anhydrous methylene chloride, 5.0 mL of 4N HCl in dioxane was added, and the reaction was stirred for 1.75 hours. Ether was added, and the precipitate was collected by filtration and washed with ether. The solid was dissolved in water, filtered through a sintered glass funnel, and freeze-dried to give the title product as a yellow solid. mp 230°-232° C. (dec). MS 346 (M-Cl)⁺ ; 1H NMR (DMSO) δ: 0.58(m, 2H), 0.99 (m, 2H), 2.15 (m, 1H), 2.31 (m, 2H), 2.63 (s, 3H), 3.77 (m, 2H), 3.99-4.06 (m, 3H), 7.94 (s, 1H), 8.39 (br s, 3H), 9.10 (d, 1H, J=11 Hz), 13.85 (br s); IR 3440, 1695, 1610 cm⁻¹.

EXAMPLE 254 8-(3-(aminomethyl)pyrrolidinyl)-1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-9-methyl-4-oxo-4H-quinolizine-3-carboxylic Acid Hydrochloride

The 3-(BOC-amino)pyrrolidine of Step 253j above was replaced by 3-BOC-aminomethylpyrrolidine and the reaction product was carried forward as in Steps 253K and 253l, above, to prepare 0.085 g of the title compound. MS 360 (M-Cl)⁺ ; 1H NMR (DMSO) δ: 0.60 (m, 2H), 0.99 (m, 2H), 1.81 (m, 1H), 2.18 (m, 1H), 2.30 (m, 1H), 2.60 (s, 3H), 2.98 (m, 2H), 3.66-3.81 (m, 5H), 7.90 (s, 1H), 8.09 (br s, 3H), 9.06 (d, 1H, J=l 1 Hz), 13.85 (br s, 1H).

EXAMPLE 255 8-(2S,4S-4-amino-2-methylpyrrolidinyl)-1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-9-methyl-4-oxo-4H-quinolizine-3-carboxylic Acid Hydrochloride

The 3-BOC-aminopyrrolidine of Step 253j above was replaced by (2S,4S)-4-(BOC-amino)-2-methylpyrrolidine and the reaction product was carried forward as in Steps 253K and 253l, above, to prepare 0.071 g of the title compound. MS 360 (M-Cl)⁺ ; 1H NMR (DMSO) δ: 0.51 (m, 1H), 0.63 (m, 1H), 0.90 (m, 1H), 1.09 (m, 1H), 1.17 (d, 3H, J=6 Hz), 2.01 (m, 1H), 2.40 (m, 2H), 2.64 (s, 3H), 3.40 (m, 1H), 3.98 (m, 1H), 4.31 (m, 1H), 4.61 (m, 1H), 8.00 (s, 1H), 9.17 (d, 1H, J=11 Hz).

EXAMPLE 256 8-(3-aminoazetidinyl)-1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-9-methyl-4-oxo-4H-quinolizine-3-carboxylic Acid Hydrochloride

The 3-BOC-aminopyrrolidine of Step 253j above was replaced by 3-(BOC-amino)azetidine and the reaction product was carried forward as in Steps 253K and 253l, above, to prepare 0.094 g of the title compound. MS 332 (M-Cl)⁺ ; 1H NMR (DMSO) δ: 0.61 (m, 2H), 1.00 (m, 2H), 2.30 (m, 1H), 2.61 (s, 3H), 4.15 (m, 1H), 4.56 (m, 2H), 4.86 (m, 2H), 7.89 (s, 1H), 8.51 (br s, 3H), 9.13 (d, 1H, J=10 Hz).

EXAMPLE 257 8-(3(S)-aminopyrrolidinyl)-1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-9-methyl-4-oxo-4H-quinolizine-3-carboxylic Acid Hydrochloride

The 3-BOC-aminopyrrolidine of Step 253j above was replaced by 3(S)-(BOC-amino)pyrrolidine and the reaction product was carried forward as in Steps 253K and 253l, above, to prepare 0.087 g of the title compound. MS 346 (M-Cl)⁺ ; 1H NMR (DMSO) δ: 0.59 (m, 2H), 0.99 (m, 2H), 2.14 (m, 1H), 2.31 (m, 2H), 2.63 (s, 3H), 3.76 (m, 2H), 3.98-4.07 (m, 3H), 7.94 (s, 1H), 8.36 (br s, 3H), 9.11 (d, 1H, J=11 Hz).

EXAMPLE 258 1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-9-methyl-4-oxo-8-(3-methyl-1-piperazinyl)-4H-quinolizine-3-carboxylic Acid Hydrochloride

The 3-BOC-aminopyrrolidine of Step 253j above was replaced by 2-methylpiperazine (Aldrich Chemical Co.), and the reaction product was carried forward as in Steps 253K and 253l, above, to prepare 225 mg of the title compound. mp>300° C. IR (KBr): 3420, 1720, 1650 cm⁻¹. MS 360 (M-Cl)⁺. ¹ H NMR (CD₃ OD) δ: 0.75 (m, 2H), 1.10 (m, 2H), 1.40 (d, 3H, J=7.5 Hz), 2.90 (s, 3H), 3.45 (m, 3H), 3.71 (m, 4H), 8.23 (s, 1H), 9.40 (d, 1H, J=12 Hz). Calc. for C₁₉ H₂₃ ClFN₃ O₃.1.25H₂ O: C, 54.55; H, 6.14; N, 10.04; Found: C, 54.78; H, 5.78; N, 10.05.

EXAMPLE 259 1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-9-methyl-4-oxo-8-piperazinyl-4H-quinolizine-3-carboxylic Acid Hydrochloride

The 3-BOC-aminopyrrolidine of Step 253j above was replaced by piperazine (Aldrich Chemical Co.), and the reaction product was carried forward as in Steps 253K and 253l, above, to prepare 75 mg of the title compound. mp=279°-280° C. IR (KBr): 3420, 1710, 1650, 1610 cm⁻¹. MS 346 (M-Cl)⁺. ¹ H NMR (CD₃ OD) δ: 0.72 (m, 2H), 2.43 (m, 1H), 2.92 (s, 3H), 3.43 (m, 4H), 3.72 (m, 4H), 8.25 (s, 1H), 9.30 (d, 1H, J=12 Hz). Calc. for C₁₈ H₂₁ ClFN₃ O₃.1.5H₂ O: C, 55.32; H, 5.67; N, 10.75; Found: C, 55.52; H, 5.49; N, 10.59.

EXAMPLE 260 1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-9-methyl-8-(2-((N-methyl)aminomethyl)-4-morpholinyl)-4-oxo-4H-quinolizine-3-carboxylic Acid Hydrochloride

Step 260a. 1-N-benzyl-3-(chloromethyl)morpholine

A mixture of 1.5 g (10 mmol) of N-benzyl-ethanolamine (Aldrich Chemical Co.) and 7.8 mL of epichlorohydrin was heated at 40° C. for 30 min. The reaction was cooled, and the excess epichlorohydrin was removed with a rotary evaporator. The residue was dried under vacuum, dissolved in 30 mL of conc. H₂ SO₄, and the mixture heated at 150° C. for 30 min. The reaction was quenched by pouring onto ice, and the pH was adjusted with NaOH to pH 13. The basic solution was extracted with toluene (3x), and the extracts were dried over Na₂ SO₄, filtered, and the solvent remove under vacuum. The residue was dried under vacuum to yield 193 mg of the title product.

Step 260b. 1-N-benzyl-3-((N-methylamino)methyl-morpholine

A thick-walled glass tube was charged with 8.83 g of N-benzyl-3-(chloromethyl)morpholine, from step 260a above, dissolved in 15 mL of methanol. The tube and its contents were cooled and 25 mL of anhydrous methylamine was added. The tube was sealed and heated at 100° C. for 24 hours. The seal was broken, and the solvent was removed under vacuum. The residue was diluted with 100 mL of 10% Na₂ CO₃, then extracted 3x with methylene chloride. The extract was dried over Na₂ SO₄, filtered, and the solvent was removed on a rotary evaporator to yield 8.6 g of the title product.

Step 260c. 1-N-benzyl-3-((N-BOC-N-methylamino)methyl)-morpholine

To a dry flask under positive N₂ atmosphere was added 8.6 g (39 mmol) of the 1-N-benzyl-3-((N-methylamino)methyl)-morpholine, from step 260b above, in 100 mL of dry methylene chloride. The solution was cooled in an ice bath and 8.6 mL (64.3 mmol) of triethylamine and 12.7 g (58.5 mmol) of di-t-butyldicarbonate was added. The reaction mixture was stirred at 0°-5° C. for 30 min, then warmed to room temperature and stirred for 72 hours. The reaction contents were diluted with 100 mL of methylene chloride, which was then washed with water and dried over Na₂ SO₄. The solution was filtered, the solvent was removed on a rotary evaporator, and the residue dried under vacuum to afford 12.4 g of crude title product. The product was purified by column chromatography to yield 7.4 g of the title product as a colorless oil. Anal Calc. for C₁₁ H₂₂ N₂ O₃ : C, 67.47; H, 8.81;,N, 8.74; Found: C, 67.00; H, 8.53; N, 8.66.

Step 260d. 2-(N-BOC-N-methyl-aminomethyl)morpholine

A 1.10 g (3.43 mmol sample of 1-N-benzyl-3-((N-BOC-N-methylamino)methyl)morpholine, from step 260c above, was dissolved in 100 mL of methanol. To this was added 500 mg of 20% Pd/C, and the mixture was stirred at room temperature under 4 atm of H₂ for 16 hours. The catalyst was removed by filtration, the solvent was removed with a rotary evaporator, and the residue was dried under vacuum to yield 794 mg of the title product as a colorless oil.

Step 260e. 1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-9-methyl-8-(2-((N-methyl)aminomethyl)-4-morpholinyl)-4-oxo-4H-quinolizine-3-carboxylic acid hydrochloride

The 3-BOC-aminopyrrolidine of Step 253j above was replaced by 2-(N-BOC-N-methylaminomethyl)morpholine (from step 260d above)and the reaction product was carried forward as in Steps 253K and 253l, above, to prepare 280 mg of the title compound. mp=208°-210° C. IR (KBr): 3420, 1720, 1700, 1650 cm⁻¹ MS 390 (M-Cl)⁺. ¹ H NMR (CD₃ OD) δ: 0.70 (m, 2H), 1.10 (m, 2H), 2.38 (m, 1H), 2.78 (s, 3H),2.90 (s, 3H), 3.10-3.30 (m, 2H), 3.50-4.15 (m, 7H), 8.12 (s, 1H), 9.20 (d, 1H, J=14 Hz). Calc. for C₂₀ H₂₅ ClFN₃ O₄.2H₂ O: C, 52.01; H, 6.33; N, 9.10; Found: C, 51.90; H, 5.92; N, 9.09.

EXAMPLE 261 1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-9-methyl-4-oxo-8-(1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-2-isoquinolinyl)-4H-quinolize-3-carboxylic Acid

The 3-BOC-aminopyrrolidine of Step 253j above was replaced by 1,2,3,4-tetrahydroisoquinoline (Aldrich Chemical Co.), and the reaction product was carried forward as in Steps 253K and 253l, above, to prepare 315 mg of the title compound. mp=214°-215° C. IR (KBr): 3420, 1730, 1680 cm⁻¹. MS 393 (M+H)⁺. ¹ H NMR (CDCl₃) δ: 0.70 (m, 2H), 1.08 (m, 2H), 2.30 (m, 1H), 2.85 (s, 3H),3.10 (dd, 2H, J=6 Hz), 3.75 (m, 2H), 4.60 (s, 2H), 7.28 (m, 4H), 8.40 (s, 1H), 9.22 (d, 1H, J=12 Hz). Calc. for C₂₃ H₂₁ FN₂ O₃.1.25H₂ O: C, 66.58; H, 5.71; H, 6.75; Found: C, 66.56; H, 5.26; N, 6.62.

EXAMPLE 262 1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-9-methyl-4-oxo-8-(4-amino-1-piperdinyl)-4H-quinolizine-3-carboxylic Acid Hydrochloride

Step 262a. N-benzyl-4-(N-hydroxyimino)piperidine

A 3.78 g (20 mmol) sample of N-benzyl-4-oxo-piperidine (Aldrich Chemical Co.) was dissolved in 50 mL of methanol. To this solution was added 4.16 g (60 mmol) of hydroxylamine hydrochloride and 5.2 g NaHCO₃ (52 mmol) (Dissolved in 80 mL of water and added in 5 mL portions). The mixture was then stirred at room temperature for 18 hours. The mixture was filtered, and the solvent was removed from the filtrate on a rotary evaporator to give 3.05 g of the title product. mp 127°-128° C.

Step 262b. 1-N-benzyl-4-aminopiperidine

A 2.04 g (9.98 mmol) sample of the oxime from step 262a above was dissolved in 200 mL of methanol and reduced with 10 g of Raney nickel under 4 atmosphere of H₂ at room temperature for 4 hours. The catalyst was removed by filtration, and the solvent was removed on a rotary evaporator. The residue was dried under vacuum to yield 1.79 g of the title product. MS M/Z: 191 (M+H)⁺.

Step 262c. 1-N-benzyl-4-BOC-aminopiperidine

In a dry system under N₂ pressure was introduced 1.78 g of the 1-N-benzyl-4-aminopiperidine, from step 262b above, dissolved in 9 mL of dry methylene chloride. To this was added 1.6 mL (12 mmol) of triethylamine and 2.45 g (11.2 mmol) of di-t-butyldicarbonate. The reaction mixture was stirred at room temperature for 96 hours. The contents were diluted with 125 mL of methylene chloride and washed with water. The organic layer was dried over Na₂ SO₄, filtered, and the solvent removed on a rotary evaporator. The residue was dried under vacuum to yield 2.45 g of the title product as an off-white solid. The crude product was purified by column chromatography on silica gel, eluting with 2% methanol in methylene chloride. Removal of the solvent gave 1.74 g of product, which was the recrystallized from ethanol, and dried under vacuum. mp. 121°-122° C. Anal. calc. for C17H25N2O2: C, 70.31; H, 9.02; N, 9.65; Found: C, 70.26: H, 9.02; N, 9.55.

Step 262d. 4-BOC-aminopiperidine

The benzyl group was removed from the product of step 262c by the procedure described for Example 260d above, to afford the title product.

Step 262e. 1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-9-methyl-4-oxo-8-(4-amino-1-piperdinyl)-4H-quinoline-3-carboxylic acid hydrochloride

The 3-BOC-aminopyrrolidine of Step 253j above was replaced by 4-(BOC-amino)-methylpiperidine, from step 262d above, and the reaction product was carried forward as in Steps 253K and 253l, above, to prepare 480 mg of the title compound. mp=231°-232° C. IR (KBr): 3420, 1700, 1610 cm⁻¹. MS 360 (M-Cl)⁺. ¹ H NMR (CD₃ OD) δ: 0.70 (m, 2H), 1.08 (m, 2H), 1.85 (m, 1H), 2.10 (m, 1H), 2.18 (m, 2H), 2.35 (m, 2H), 2.87 (s, 3H), 3.50 (m, 2H), 3.70 (m, 1H), 8.16 (s, 1H), 9.22 (d, 2H, J=9 Hz). Calc. for C₁₉ H₂₃ ClFN₃ O₃.0.75 H₂ O: C, 55.75; H, 6.03; H, 10.26; Found: C, 55.70; H, 6.07; N, 10.36.

EXAMPLE 263 1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-9-methyl-4-oxo-8-(3-amino-1-piperdinyl)-4H-quinolizine Acid Hydrochloride

The 3-BOC-aminopyrrolidine of Step 253j above was replaced by 3-amino-piperidine hydrochloride (Aldrich Chemical Co.), which was neutralized with triethylamine, and the reaction product was carried forward as in Steps 253K and 253l, above, to prepare 250 mg of the title compound. mp=222°-223° C. IR (KBr): 3400, 1700, 1680 cm⁻¹. MS 360 (M-Cl)⁺. ¹ H NMR (CD₃ OD) δ: 0.70 (m, 2H, J=6 Hz), 1.10 (m, 2H, J=6 Hz), 1.70 (m,2H), 2.05 (m, 3H), 2.30 (m, 2H), 2.40 (m, 2H), 2.87 (s, 3H), 3.90 (m, 1H), 8.18 (s, 1H), 9.20 (d, 1H, J=9 Hz). Calc. for C₁₉ H₂₃ ClFN₃ O₃.2H₂ O: C, 52.84; H, 6.30; H, 9.73; Found: C, 52.62; H, 6.62; H, 6.62; N, 9.36.

EXAMPLE 264 1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-9-methyl-4-oxo-8-(4-(aminomethyl)-1-piperdinyl)-4H-quinoline-3-carboxylic Acid Hydrochloride

The 3-BOC-aminopyrrolidine of Step 253j above was replaced by 4-(aminomethyl)piperidine (Aldrich Chemical Co.), and the reaction product was carried forward as in Steps 253K and 253l, above, to prepare 157 mg of the title compound. mp>300° C. IR (KBr): 3410, 1720, 1660 cm⁻¹. MS 374 (M-Cl)⁺. ¹ H NMR (CD₃ OD) δ: 0.70 (m, 2H), 1.08 (m, 2H), 1.55 (m, 1H), 1.95 (m, 2H), 2.42 (m, 2H), 2.83 (s, 3H), 2.95 (m, 3H), 3.40 (m, 2H), 3.60 (m, 2H), 8.18 (s, 1H), 9.22 (d, 1H, J=9 Hz). Calc. for C₂₀ H₂₅ ClFN₃ O₃.1.75 H₂ O: C, 54.42; H, 6.51; H, 9.52; Found: C, 53.92; H, 6.85; N, 9.73.

EXAMPLE 265 1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-9-methyl-4-oxo-8-(5-amino-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-2-isoquinolinyl)-4H-quinolizine-3-carboxylic Acid Hydrochloride

Step 265a. 5-amino-1,2,3,4-tetrahydroisoquinoline

A 1.0 g (0.69 mmol) sample of 5-aminoisoquinoline (Aldrich Chemical Co.) was dissolved in 100 mL of methanol and reduced with 250 mg PtO₂ catalyst at 25° C. under 4 atmospheres of H₂ for 8 hours. The catalyst was removed by filtration, the solvent was removed on a rotary evaporator, and the residue was dried under vacuum to give 1.01 g of crude product. The material was crystallized from i-propanol and dried under vacuum, yield 602 mg. mp=153°-154° C. MS M/Z: 149 (M+H)⁺, 166 (M+NH₄)⁺.

Step 265b. 1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-9-methyl-4-oxo-8-(5-amino-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-2-isoquinolinyl)-4H-quinolizine-3-carboxylic acid hydrochloride

The 3-BOC-aminopyrrolidine of Step 253j above was replaced by 5-amino-1,2,3,4-tetrahydroisoquinoline, prepared in step 265a above, and the reaction product was carried forward as in Steps 253K and 253l, above, to prepare 507 mg of the title compound. mp=185°-187° C. IR (KBr): 3380, 1710, 1650 cm⁻¹. MS 408 (M-Cl)⁺, 390 (M+NH₄ -Cl)⁺. ¹ H NMR (CD₃ OD) δ: 0.72 (m, 2H, J=6, J=3 Hz), 1.10 (m, 2H, J=3 Hz), 2.40 (m, 1H), 2.90 (s, 3H), 3.07 (dd, 2H), J=7.5 Hz), 3.90 (dd, 2H, J=7.5, J=3 Hz), 4.74 (s 2H), 7.28 (m, 2H), 7.35 (m, 1H, J=9 Hz), 8.17 (s, 1H), 9.25 (d, 1H, J=12 Hz). Calc. for C₂₃ H₂₃ ClFN₃ O₃.0.75H₂ O: C, 60.39; H, 5.40; H, 9.19; Found: C, 60.38; H, 5.16; N, 9.10.

EXAMPLE 266 1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-9-methyl-4-oxo-8-(4-(1-pyrrolyl)-1-piperidinyl)-4H-quinolizine-3-carboxylic Acid

The 3-BOC-aminopyrrolidine of Step 253j above was replaced by 4-(1-pyrrolyl)piperidine (prepared from N-benzyl-4-hydroxypiperidine by mesylation followed by displacing the mesyl group with pyrrole and removing the benzyl group), and the reaction product was carried forward as in Steps 253K and 253l, above, to prepare 386 mg of the title compound. mp=268°-269° C. IR (KBr): 3420, 1720, 1660 cm⁻¹. MS 427 (M+NH₄)⁺, 410 (M+H)⁺. ¹ H NMR (CD₃ OD) δ: 0.70 (m, 2H), 1.03 (m, 2H), 2.14 (m, 4H), 2.40 (m, 1H), 2.90 (s, 3H), 3.60 (m, 4H), 4.18 (m, 1H), 6.08 (dd, 2H, J=3 Hz), 6.84 (dd, 2H, J=3 Hz), 8.37 (s, 1H), 9.25 (d, 1H, J=12 Hz). Calc. for C₂₃ H₂₄ FN₃ O₃.1.25H₂ O: C, 63.95; H, 6.18; H, 9.73; Found: C, 63.60; H, 6.61; N, 9.43.

EXAMPLE 267 1-cyclopropyl-8-(cis-3,5-dimethyl-1-piperazinyl)-7-fluoro-9-methyl-4-oxo-4H-quinolizine-3-carboxylic Acid Hydrochloride

The 3-BOC-aminopyrrolidine of Step 253j above was replaced by cis-3,5-dimethylpiperazine (Aldrich Chemical Co.) and the reaction product was carried forward as in Steps 253j and 253k, above, to prepare 0.46 g of the title compound. IR (KBr): 3450, 1720, 1650, 1610 cm⁻¹. MS 374 (M-Cl)⁺. ¹ H NMR (D₆ DMSO) δ: 0.70 (m, 2H), 1.04 (m, 2H), 1.30 (d, 6H, J=7 Hz), 2.41 (m, 1H), 2.80 (s, 3H), 3.40-3.65 (m, 6H), 8.03 (s, 1H), 9.26 (d, 1H, J=9 Hz), 9.60 (br s, 1H). Calc. for C₂₀ H₂₅ ClFN₃ O₃.0.75H₂ O: C, 56.74; H, 6.31; N, 9.92; Found: C, 56.66; H, 6.21; N, 9.74.

EXAMPLE 268 1-cyclopropyl-8-(2,7-diaza-7-bicyclo[3.3.0]octyl)-7-fluoro-9-methyl-4-oxo-4H-quinolizine-3-carboxylic Acid Hydrochloride

The 3-BOC-aminopyrrolidine of Step 253j above was replaced by 2-BOC-2,7-diaza[3.3.0]octane (prepared according to U.S. Pat. No. 5,071,999) and the reaction product was carried forward as in Steps 253j, k, and l, above, to prepare 0.34 g of the title compound. IR (KBr): 3400, 1700, 1650, 1605 cm⁻¹. MS 372 (M-Cl)⁺. ¹ H NMR (D₆ DMSO) δ: 0.60 (m, 2H), 0.91 (m, 1H), 2.03-2.10 (m, 3H), 2.36 (m, 1H), 2.68 (s, 3H), 3.19 (m, 1H), 3.49 (m, 2H), 4.15 (m, 1H), 5.50 (m, 1H), 7.98 (s, 1H), 9.14 (d, 1H, J=10 Hz), 9.40 (br s, 1H). Calc. for C₂₀ H₂₄ Cl₂ FN₃ O₃ : C, 54.06; H, 5.44; N, 9.46; Found: C, 53.86; H, 5.48; N, 9.63.

EXAMPLE 269 1-cyclopropyl-8-(2,8-diaza-8-bicyclo[4.3.0]nonyl)-7-fluoro-9-methyl-4-oxo-4H-quinolizine-3-carboxylic Acid Hydrochloride

The 3-BOC-aminopyrrolidine of Step 253j above was replaced by 8-BOC-2,8-diaza[4.3.0]nonane (prepared according to U.S. Pat. No. 5,059,597), and the reaction product was carried forward as in Steps 253K and 253l, above, to prepare 0.50 g of the title compound. IR (KBr): 3400, 1690, 1650, 1600 cm⁻¹. MS 386 (M-Cl)⁺. ¹ H NMR (D6DMSO) δ: 0.56 (m, 1H), 0.62 (m, 1H), 0.93 (m, 1H), 1.07 (m, 1H), 1.60-1.80 (m, 4H), 2.28-2.32 (m, 2H), 2.67 (s, 3H), 2.72 (m, 1H), 2.94 (m, 1H), 3.70 (m, 2H), 3.91 (m, 1H), 4.03 (m, 1H), 4.35 (m, 1H), 7.93 (s, 1H), 8.90 (br s, 1H), 9.10 (d, 1H, J=l 1 Hz), 9.48 (br s, 1H), 13.85 (br s, 1H. Calc. for C₂₁ H₂₆ Cl₂ FN₃ O₃ : C, 55.03; H, 5.72; N, 9.17; Found: C, 54.75; H, 5.82; N, 9.38.

EXAMPLE 270 1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-9-methyl-4-oxo-8-(3(S)-(1-pyrrolyl)-1-pyrrolidinyl)-4H-quinolizine-3-carboxylic Acid

A mixture of 25 mg 8-(3(S)-aminopyrrolidinyl)-1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-9-methyl-4-oxo-4H-quinolizine-3-carboxylic acid hydrochloride (from Example 257) and 40 mg of sodium acetate in 0.7 mL of ethyl acetate was heated to 100° C. To this solution was added 0.009 mL of dimethoxytetrahydrofuran dropwise, and the reaction was stirred at 110° C. for 5 min, then quenched by addition of water. The mixture was extracted twice with methylene chloride, and the extract was washed with water, dried over MgSO₄ and concentrated. The residue was purified by preparative TLC, eluting with 100:10 chloroform:methanol, to give 13.6 mg of the title product as a yellow solid after removal of the solvent. MS 395 (M-Cl)⁺. ¹ H NMR (CDCl₃) δ: 0.67 (m, 2H), 1.00 (m, 2H), 2.20 (m, 1H), 2.46 (m, 1H), 2.56 (m, 1H), 2.66 (s, 3H), 3.89 (m, 1H), 3.99 (m, 2H0, 4.15 (m, 1H), 4.86 (m, 1H), 6.23 (t, 2H, J=2 Hz), 6.79 (t, 2H, J=2 hz), 8.32 (s, 1H), 9.15 (d, 1H, J=10 Hz), 13.83 (br, 1H).

EXAMPLE 271 1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-8-(3-hydroxy-1-pyrrolidinyl)-9-methyl-4-oxo-4H-quinolizine-3-carboxylic Acid Hydrochloride

The 3-BOC-aminopyrrolidine of Step 253j above was replaced by 3-hydroxypyrrolidine (Aldrich Chemical Co.), and the reaction product was carried forward as in Steps 253j and 253k above, to prepare 0.15 g of the title compound. IR (KBr): 3425, 1690, 1650, 1600 cm⁻¹. MS 346 (M+H)⁺. ¹ H NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ: 0.59 (m, 2H), 0.93 (m, 1H), 1.03 (m, 1H), 1.96-2.01 (m, 3H), 2.29 (m, 1H), 2.49 (s, 3H), 3.43 (m, 1H), 3.69 (m, 1H), 4.01 (m, 2H), 4.42 (m, 1H), 5.15 (d, 1H, J=3 Hz), 7.89 (s, 1H), 9.05 (d, 1H, J=l 1 Hz), 13.86 (br s, 1H). Calc. for C₁₈ H₁₉ FN₂ O₄ : C, 62.42; H, 5.53; N, 8.09; Found: C, 62.20; H, 5.55; N, 8.09.

EXAMPLE 272 1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-8-(4-methyl-1-piperazinyl)-9-methyl-4-oxo-4H-quinolizine-3-carboxylic Acid Hydrochloride

The 3-BOC-aminopyrrolidine of Step 253j above was replaced by 1-methylpiperazine (Aldrich Chemical Co.), and the reaction product was carried forward as in Steps 253j and 253k, above, to prepare 0.15 g of the title compound. mp=210°-216° C. (dec). MS 360 (M-Cl)⁺. ¹ H NMR (CDCl₃) δ: 0.70 (m, 2H), 1.02 (m, 2H), 2.28 (m, 1H), 2.40 (s, 3H), 2.60 (m, 4H), 2.79 (s, 3H), 3.48 (m, 4H), 8.37 (s, 1H), 9.21 (d, 1H, J=9 Hz).

EXAMPLE 273 1-cyclopropyl-9-chloro-7-fluoro-8-(3-amino-1-pyrrolidinyl)-4-oxo-4H-quinolizine-3-carboxylic Acid Trifluoroacetic Acid Salt

The 4-t-butoxy-2,3,6-trifluoro-5-methylpyridine of Step 253d above was replaced by 4-t-butoxy-3-chloro-2,5,6-trifluoropyridine (from step 253a above), and the methanol solvent was replace by benzene, and the reaction product was carried forward as in Steps 253d-l above, and the 4N HCl in dioxane of Step 253l was replaced with trifluoroacetic acid to prepare 0.13 g of the title compound. MS 366 (M-CF₃ CO₂)⁺. ¹ H NMR (D₆ -DMSO) δ: 0.58 (m, 2H), 0.97 (m, 2H), 2.11 (m, 1H), 2.31 (m, 1H), 2.44 (m, 1H), 3.83 (m, 1H), 3.97 (m, 2H), 4.10 (m, 1H) 4.20 (m, 1H), 8.09 (s, 1H), 8.09 (br, 3H), 9.18 (d, 1H, J=11 Hz). Calc. for C₁₇ H₁₇ ClFN₃ O₃ :.CF₃ COOH.0.5H₂ O: C, 46.69; H, 3.92; N, 8.60; Found: C, 46.62; H, 3.64; N, 8.45.

EXAMPLE 274 8-(3-amino-1-pyrrolidinyl)-1-cyclopropyl-7,9-difluoro-4-oxo-4H-quinolizine-3-carboxylic Acid Hydrochloride

Step 274a. 4-t-butoxy-2,3,5,6-tetrafluoropyridine

A 158.5 g (0.938 mmol) sample of pentafluoropyridine (Aldrich Chemical Co.) was dissolved in 600 mL of THF and cooled to -78° C. To this was added 88.29 g (0.919 mmol) of sodium-t-butoxide in 800 mL of THF over a 30 min period, with stirring and while maintaining the temperature at -78° C. The mixture was stirred for another 30 min at this temperature, then the temperature of the bath was raised to -20° C., and the reaction was stirred at this temperature for 64 hours. The reaction mixture was removed from the cold bath and diluted with 1.5 L of ether, then filtered through a diatomaceous earth filter aid. The solvent was removed under vacuum to leave a yellow oil. The oil was purified by vacuum distillation to afford 141.34 g of the title product.

Step274b. 4-t-butoxy-2,3,5-trifluoropyridine

A 20.0 g (0.089 mmol) sample of the product from step 274a above was dissolved in 100 mL of absolute ethanol, and 26.08 mL (0.538 mol) of hydrazine monohydrate was added. The reaction was stirred for 1 hour at room temperature and 1 hour at reflux. The solvent was removed under vacuum. The residue was dissolved in ether and washed with water and brine. The organic phase was dried over MgSO₄, and the solvent was removed under vacuum to yield a yellow solid. This material was dissolved in 120 mL of toluene, 60 mL of 20% sodium hydroxide was added, and air was bubbled through the stirred solution for 18 hours. To the reaction was added 100 mL of ether, and the organic phase was separated, washed with water and brine, and dried over MgSO₄. Removal of the solvent, and purification of the residue with flash chromatography on silica gel, eluting with 1:16 ethyl acetate:hexane, gave 14.6 g of the title product as a reddish liquid.

Step 274c. 8-(3-amino-1-pyrrolidinyl)-1-cyclopropyl-7,9-difluoro-4-oxo-4H-quinolizine-3-carboxylic acid hydrochloride

Replacing the 4-t-butoxy-2,5-difluoro-3-methylpyridine of step 253e with the 4-t-butoxy-2,3,5-trifluoropyridine from step 274b above, and carrying the product forward according to the procedures of Steps 253e-l, 76 mg of the title compound was prepared. MS M/Z: 350 (M-Cl)⁺. ¹ H NMR (D₆ -DMSO) δ: 0.65 (m, 2H), 0.90 (m, 2H), 2.15-2.30 (m, 3H, 3.95-4.00 (m, 3H), 4.18 (m, 2H), 7.81 (s, 1H), 8.46 (br, 3H), 9.17 (d, 1H, J=9 Hz).

EXAMPLE 275 8-(3-amino-1-pyrrolidinyl)-1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-9-methoxy-4-oxo-4H-quinolizine-3-carboxylic Acid Hydrochloride

Step 275a. 4-t-butoxy-2,3,6-trifluoro-5-hydroxypyridine

A 11.16 g (54.39 mmol) sample of 4-t-butoxy-2,3,6-trifluoropyridine, from Example 253 step b above, was dissolved in 50 mL of THF, and the solution was cooled to -78° C. To this solution was added LDA (65.6 mmol) with stirring for 30 min, during which a solid precipitated. To this mixture was added 7.5 mL of trimethoxyborane, with stirring for 25 min at -78° C. To this mixture was added 10 mL of acetic acid, and the mixture was stirred and allowed to warm to room temperature. Next was added 100 mL of 30% hydrogen peroxide and 100 mL of 2N sodium hydroxide while cooling in an ice bath. The mixture was then stirred at room temperature for 16 hours, and quenched with saturated NH₄ Cl solution. The mixture was extracted with ether, and the extract was washed with brine and dried over MgSO₄. The solvent was removed under vacuum, and the residue was purified by flash chromatography on silica gel, eluting with 1:8 ethyl acetate:hexane. Removal of the solvent gave 9.769 g of the title product as a colorless liquid.

Step 275b. 4-t-butoxy-2,3,6-trifluoro-5-methoxypyridine

To a solution of 237 mg (1.07 mmol) of 4-t-butoxy-2,3,6-trifluoro-5-hydroxypyridine, from step 275a above, in 3 mL of anhydrous THF was added 335 mg (1.277 mmol) of triphenyl phosphine and 0.060 mL (1.48 mmol) of methanol. To this solution was added 0.200 mL (1.270 mmol) of DEAD dropwise at room temperature. The reaction was complete in 10 min, so the solvents were removed under vacuum and the residue was purified by flash chromatography on silica gel, eluting with 1:16 ethyl acetate:hexane to give 215.6 mg of the title product as a colorless liquid after removal of the solvent.

Step c. 8-(3-amino-1-pyrrolidinyl)-1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-9-methoxy-4-oxo-4H-quinolizine-3-carboxylic acid hydrochloride

Replacing the 4-t-butoxy-2,3,6-trifluoro-5-methylpyridine of Example 253 step c with the 4-t-butoxy-2,3,6-trifluoro-5-methoxypyridine of step 275b above and carrying the product forward according to the procedures of Steps 253d-l, 120 mg of the title compound was prepared. MS M/Z: 362 (M-Cl)⁺. IR (KBr): 3440, 1799, 1650, 1610 cm⁻¹. ¹ H NMR (D₆ -DMSO) δ: 0.62 (m, 2H), 0.91 (m, 2H), 2.12 (m, 1H), 2.29 (m, 1H), 2.39 (m, 1H), 3.62 (s, 3H), 3.81 (m, 1H), 3.94 (m, 2H), 4.06 (m, 2H), 7.79 (s, 1H), 8.30 (br, 3H), 9.13 (d, 1H, J=10 Hz), 13.79 (br, 1H). Calc. for C₁₈ H₂₀ FN₃ O₄.2HCl.0.5H₂ O: C, 48.77; H, 5.23; N, 9.48; Found: C, 48.65; H, 5.19; N, 9.56.

EXAMPLE 276 1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-9-methyl-8-(3(S)-methylamino-1-pyrrolidinyl)-4-oxo-4H-quinolizine-3-carboxylic Acid Hydrochloride

Step 276a. 1-N-benzyl-3(S)-(BOC-amino)-pyrrolidine

A 4.2 g sample of (3S)-3-BOC-aminopyrrolidine (TCI America) and 4.7 mL of triethylamine were dissolved in 75 mL of methylene chloride at room temperature. To this solution was added 2.95 mL of benzyl bromide dropwise, and the reaction was heated at reflux for 6 hours. After cooling, the solution was washed with water, and the solvent was dried and evaporated to give 5.10 g of the title product as a white solid.

Step 276b. 1-N-benzyl-3(S)-(methylamino)-pyrrolidine

The 5.10 g sample of 1-N-benzyl-3(S)-(BOC-amino)-pyrrolidine, from step 276a above, was dissolved in 25 mL of THF, and 55.6 g of LiAlH₄ (1.0M in THF) was added. The mixture was stirred and heated at reflux for 4 hours. The reaction was quenched with water, and the mixture was extracted with methylene chloride. The solvent was washed with water, dried over MgSO₄, and removed on a rotary evaporator to yield 2.43 g of the title product.

Step 276c. 1-N-benzyl-3(S)-(N-BOC-N-methylamino)-pyrrolidine

A 2.43 g sample of 1-N-benzyl-3(S)-(methylamino)-pyrrolidine, from step 276b above, was dissolved in 100 mL of a 4:1 methanol:water mixture, and 3.34 g of di-t-butyl dicarbonate was added in portions. The reaction was stirred at room temperature for 6 hours. The methanol was removed under vacuum, and the aqueous residue was extracted with methylene chloride. The solvent was washed with water, dried over MgSO₄ and removed under vacuum. The residue was purified by chromatography over silica gel, eluting with 100:5:0.5 methylene chloride:methanol:NH₄ OH to give 3.23 g of the title product.

Step 276d. 3(S)-(N-BOC-N-methylamino)-pyrrolidine

The product from step 276c was treated according to the procedure of Example 171 step 5 to remove the benzyl protecting group and afford 2.24 g of the title product as a white solid.

Step 276e. 1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-9-methyl-8-(3(S)-methylamino-1-pyrrolidinyl)-4-oxo-4H-quinolizine-3-carboxylic acid hydrochloride

Following the procedure of Example 253 step j, replacing the 3-BOC-aminopyrrolidine of that example with the 3(S)-(N-BOC-N-methylamino)-pyrrolidine from step 276d above, and carrying the reaction product forward according to the procedures of Example 253 steps k and l, a 452 mg sample of the title product was obtained. MS: 360 (M-Cl)⁺. IR (KBr): 3450, 1710, 1650, 1610 cm⁻¹. ¹ H NMR (d₆ -DMSO): 0.62 (m, 2H), 1.00 (m, 2H), 2.26 (m, 1H), 2.33 (m, 3H), 2.65 (s, 6H), 3.75 (m, 1H), 3.90 (m, 2H), 4.05 (m, 2H), 7.94 (s, 1H), 9.12 1H, J=10 Hz), 9.18 (br s, 2H), 13.86 (br s, 1H). Anal. Calc. for C₁₉ H₂₂ FN₃ O₃.HCl.H₂ O: C, 55.14; H, 6.09; N, 10.15; Found: C, 55.29; H, 5.99; N, 10.18.

EXAMPLE 277 1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-9-methyl-8-(3(R)-amino-1-pyrrolidinyl)-4-oxo-4H-quinolizine-3-carboxylic Acid Hydrochloride

Step 277a. 1-N-benzyl-3(R)-(BOC-amino)-pyrrolidine

Following the procedure of Example 276 step a, replacing the (3S)-3-BOC-aminopyrrolidine of step 276a with (3R)-3-BOC-aminopyrrolidine (TCI America), the title compound was prepared.

Step 277b. 3(R)-(BOC-amino)pyrrolidine

The benzyl group was removed from the product of step 277a by the procedure of step 276d above, to give the title product.

Step 277c. 1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-9-methyl-8-(3(R)-amino-1-pyrrolidinyl)-4-oxo-4H-quinolizine-3-carboxylic acid hydrochloride

Following the procedure of Example 253 step j, replacing the 3-(BOC-amino)pyrrolidine of that example with the 3(R)-(BOC-amino)-pyrrolidine from step 277b above, and carrying the reaction product forward according to the procedures of Example 253 steps k and l, a 452 mg sample of the title product was obtained. MS: 346 (M-Cl)⁺. IR (KBr): 3440, 1700, 1650, 1610 cm⁻¹. ¹ H NMR (d₆ -DMSO): 0.59 (m, 2H), 1.00 (m, 2H), 2.15 (m, 1H), 2.31 (m, 2H), 2.63 (s, 3H), 3.76 (m, 2H), 4.00-4.07 (m, 3H), 8.40 (br, 3H), 9.10 (d, 1H, J=11 Hz). C₁₈ H₂₀ FN₃ O₃.HCl.H₂ O: C, 54.07; H, 5.80; N, 10.51; Found: C, 54.19; H, 5.65; N, 10.37.

EXAMPLE 278 (3R)-9-fluoro-3-methyl-10-(4-methyl-1-piperidinyl)-2H,3H,6H-6-oxo-pyrano[2,3,4-ij]quinolizine-5-carboxylic Acid Hydrochloride

Step 278a. (S)-1-bromo-2-methyl-3-(t-butyldimethylsilyloxy)propane

To a 9.59 g (62.67 mmol) sample of (S)-(+)-3-bromo-2-methyl-1-propanol (Aldrich Chemical Co.) in 40 mL of DMF was added 4.27 g (62.720 mmol) of imidazole, and the solution was cooled to 0° C. To this cooled solution was added 9.45 g (62.69 mmol) of t-butyldimethylsilyl chloride, and the solution was stirred at room temperature for 16 hours. The reaction solution was poured into water, which was extracted with hexane. The organic layer was washed with water, satd. brine, dried over MgSO₄, and concentrated. The residue was distilled in a kugelrohr apparatus (0.2 mm Hg, 50° C.) to yield 15.00 g of the title product as a colorless liquid.

Step 278b. (S)-1-iodo-2-methyl-3-(t-butyldimethylsilyloxy)propane

A 15.00 g sample of the product from the preceeding step was dissolved in 100 mL of acetone, and 42.00 g (5 eq) of NaI was added. This mixture was heated at reflux under N₂ for 9 hours. The mixture was cooled, filtered, and the filtrate was concentrated. The residue was dissolved in hexane, and the solution was again filtered and concentrated to yield 16.62 g of a colorless liquid. This material was distilled in a kugelrohr apparatus (0.2 mm Hg, 60° C.) to give 16.479 g of the title product as a colorless liquid. MS: 315 (M+H)⁺. ¹ H NMR (CDCl₃) δ: 0.07 (s, 6H), 0.90 (s, 9H, 0.95 (d, 3H, J=7 Hz), 1.65 (m, 1H), 3.29 (m, 2H), 3.40 (m, 1H), 3.54 (m, 1H).

Step 278c. 1-(2,3,5,6-tetrafluoro-4-pyridyl)-4-methylpiperidine

A 25.10 g sample (0.148 mmol) of pentafluoropyridine (Aldrich Chemical Co.) and 23.0 mL (0.165 mmol) of triethylamine were dissolved in 150 mL of HPLC grade methylene chloride. To this solution 17.3 mL (0.156 mmol) of N-methylpiperazine were added slowly dropwise at 0° C. The solution was stirred for 16 hours at 0° C., then washed with water, dried over MgSO₄ and concentrated to give 36.95 g of the title product as a colorless oil, which solidifed upon standing. MS: 250 (M+H)⁺. ¹ H NMR (CDCl₃) δ: 2.36 (s, 3H), 2/53 (m, 4H), 3.52 (m, 4H).

Step 278d. (R)-2-methyl-3-(4-(4-methylpiperazinyl)-3,5,6-trifluoro-2-pyridinyl)-1-propanol

A 5.03 g (16.00 mmol) sample of (S)-1-iodo-2-methyl-3-(t-butyldimethylsilyloxy)propane, from step 278b above, was dissolved in 32 mL of ether and cooled to -78° C. To this solution was added 19.8 mL (33.66 mmol) of t-buthyllithium (1.7M in pentane), and the temperature was maintained at -78° C. while stirring for 40 min. The temperature was raised to 0° C., and stirring was continued for 30 min. This solution was designated the "lithium compound" and was utilized below. In a separate flask 3.99 g (16.01 mmol) of 1-(2,3,5,6-tetrafluoro-4-pyridyl)-4-methylpiperidine, from step 278c above, was dissolved in 50 mL of THF. To the latter solution at -78° C. was added via cannula the solution of the lithium compound. The reaction was stirred at -78° C. for 5 min and at room temperature for 30 min. The reaction was quenched by addition of satd. NH₄ Cl, and extracted with ether. The extract was washed with satd. brine, dried over MgSO₄, and concentrated. The residue was dissolved in 30 mL of THF, and 16.5 mL of tetrabutlyammonium fluoride (1N in THF) was added. The mixture was stirred for 16 hours and concentrated. The residue was slurried with water and extracted with methylene chloride. The organic phase was washed with water, dried over MgSO₄, and concentrated. The residue was purified by flash chromatography on silica gel, eluting with 100:5:0.5 methylene chloride:methanol:NH₄ OH to give 4.037 g of the title product as a colorless viscous oil. MS: 304 (M+H)⁺. ¹ H NMR (CDCl₃) δ: 0.95 (d, 3H, J=6.6 Hz), 2.11 (m, 1H), 2.35 (s, 3H), 2.53 (m, 4H), 2.63 (m, 1H), 2.71 (m, 1H), 3.37-3.50 (m, 6H). Anal calc for C₁₄ H₂₀ F₃ N₃ O: C, 55.44; H, 6.65; N, 13.72; Found: C, 55.10; H, 6.24; N, 13.72. [α].sub. =+7.80° (26°, c=1.68, methylene chloride).

Step 278e. (R)-2-methyl-3-(4-(4-methylpiperazinyl)-3,5,-difluoro-2-pyridinyl)-1-propanol

A 4.349 g (14.337 mmol) sample of 2-methyl-3-(4-(4-methylpiperazinyl)-3,5,6-trifluoro-2-pyridinyl)-1-propanol, from step 278d above, was dissolved in 20 mL of n-propanol, 3.50 mL (72.15 mmol) of hydrazine hydrate was added, and the reaction was heated at reflux under N₂ for 17 hours. Another 1.5 mL of hydrazine hydrate was added, and the reflux was continued for 15 hours. The solution was concentrated on a rotary evaporator, and the residue was slurried in water, then extracted with methylene chloride. The solvent was washed with water, dried over MgSO₄, and concentrated to give 4.60 g of the title product as a viscous oil. This intermediate hydrazino compound was dissolved in 300 mL of water, and a solution of 29.78 g of CuSO₄ in 400 mL of water was added by pipet over a 15 min period. The reaction was then heated at reflux under N₂ for 50 min. The reaction was cooled to ambient temperature and the solution was made basic with NH₄ OH. The solution was extracted with methylene chloride, which was washed with water, dried over MgSO₄ and concentrated. The residue was purified by flash chromatography on silica gel, eluting with 100:5:0:5 methylene chloride:methanol:NH₄ OH, to give 3.605 g title product. MS: 286 (M+H)⁺. ¹ H NMR (CDCl₃) δ: 0.96 (d, 3H, J=6.6 Hz), 2.14 (m, 1H), 2.35 (s, 3H), 2.52 (m, 4H), 2.80 (m, 2H), 3.35-3.41 (m, 5H), 3.51 (m, 1H), 8.01 (d, 1H, J=3.3 Hz). Anal. calc. for C₁₄ H₂₁ F₂ N₃ O: C, 58.93; H, 7.42; N, 14.73; Found: C, 58.59; H, 7.22; N, 14.31.

Step 278f. 3(R)-7-fluoro-3-methyl-8-(4-methyl-1-piperazinyl)-2,3-dihydro-4H-pyranol[3,2-b]pyridine

A 3.557 g (12.465 mmol) sample of 2-methyl-3-(4-(4-methylpiperazinyl)-3,5,-difluoro-2-pyridinyl)-1-propanol, from step 278e above, was dissolved in 30 mL of dioxane and added to a dispersion of 1.12 g (37.33 mmol) of NaH (50% dispersion) in 100 mL of dioxane. The mixture was heated at reflux for 19 hours, then concentrated to dryness. The residue was slurried with water, and extracted with ether. The extract was washed with satd. brine, dried over MgSO₄, and concentrated. The residue was purified by flash chromatography on silica gel, eluting with 100:5:0:5 methylene chloride:methanol:NH₄ OH, to afford 2.299 g of the title product. MS: 266 (M+H)⁺. ¹ H NMR (CDCl₃) δ: 1.07 (d, 3H, J=6.6 Hz), 2.21 (m, 1H), 2.38 (s, 3H), 2.49 (m, 1H), 2.57 (m, 4H), 2.94 (m, 1H), 3.37 (m, 4H), 3.67 (dd, 1H, J=9.6, 10.3 Hz), 4.23 (m, 1H), 7.90 (d, 1H, J=3.3 Hz). Anal calc. for C₁₄ H₂₀ FN₃ O: C, 63.38; H, 7.60; N, 15.84; Found: C, 63.58; H, 7.60; N, 15.84.

Step 278g. 3(R)-9-fluoro-3-methyl-10-(4-methyl-1-piperazinyl)-2H,3H,6H-6-oxo-pyranol[2,3,4-ij]quinolizine-5-carboxylic acid, ethyl ester

A 132.7 mg (0.500 mmol) sample of 3(R)-7-fluoro-3-methyl-8-(4-methyl-1-piperazinyl)-2,3-dihydro-4H-pyrano[3.2-b]pyridine, from step 278f above, was dissolved in 5 mL of THF and cooled to -78° C. To this solution was added 0.22 mL of n-butyl lithium (0.55 mmol, 2.5M in hexane), and the reaction was stirred at -78° C. for 30 min. To the reaction vessel was added 0.120 mL (0.594 mmol) of diethoxy ethoxymethylenemalonate, and the reaction was stirred for 5 min at -78° C. and at room temperature for 15 min. The solvent was removed, and the residue was dissolved in ethanol. To this was added 1.0 mL of piperidine and 0.2 mL of acetic acid, and the solution was heated at reflux for 16 hours. The solvents were removed, and the residue was dissolved in methylene chloride. This solution was washed with water, dried over MgSO₄, and concentrated. The residue was triturated with 50:50 ether:hexane, and the solid was isolated, and the filtrate purified by chromatography on silica gel, eluting with 100:5:0:5 methylene chloride:methanol:NH₄ OH, to afford a total of 88.9 mg of the title product. MS: 390 (M+H)⁺. IR 3440, 1710, 1630 cm⁻¹. ¹ H NMR (CDCl₃) δ: 1.34 (d, 3H, J=7 Hz), 1.42 (t, 3H, J=7 Hz), 2.37 (s, 3H), 2.56 (m, 4H), 3.12 (m, 1H), 3.55 (m, 4H), 4.02 (dd, 1H, J=11, 6 Hz), 4.28 (dd, 1H, J=11, 4 Hz), 4.41 (q, 2H, J=7 Hz), 8.03 (s, 1H), 9.06 (d, 1H, J=9 Hz). Anal calc. for C₂₀ H₂₄ FN₃ O₄ : C, 61.69; H, 6.21; N, 10.79; Found: C, 61.42; H, 5.89; N, 10.65. [α]_(D) =-37.14° (25° C., c=0.28, methylene chloride).

Step 278h. 3(R)-9-fluoro-3-methyl-10-(4-methyl-1-piperazinyl)-2H,3H,6H-6-oxo-pyranol[2.3.4-ij]quinolizine-5-carboxylic acid

A 657 mg (1.687 mmol) sample of 3(R)-9-fluoro-3-methyl-10-(4-methyl-1-piperazinyl)-2H,3H,6H-6-oxo-pyrano[2.3.4-ij]quinolizine-5-carboxylic acid, ethyl ester, from step 278 g above, was dissolved in 6 mL of THF and 142 mg of LiOH.H₂ O and 3 mL of water were added. The mixture was heated at 60° C. under N₂ for 80 min. The solvent was removed under reduced pressure, and the aqueous residue was diluted with additional water and extracted with methylene chloride. The aqueous solution was then neuralized to ph & with 10% HCl, and extracted with methylene chloride. The extract was washed with water, dried over MgSO₄ and concentrated to dryness. The residue was dissolved in methylene chloride, which was then filtered through a sintered glass funnel. The filtrate was concentrated to dryness, and the residue was triturated with 1:1 ether:hexane to give 494.2 mg of the title product as a yellow solid after drying. MS: 362 (M+1)⁺. IR 3440, 1720, 1640, 1610 cm⁻¹. ¹ H NMR (CDCl₃) δ: 1.37 (d, 3H, J=7 Hz), 2.39 (s, 3H), 2.60 (m, 4H), 3.19 (m, 1H), 3.61 (m, 4H), 4.06 (dd, 1H, J=6.3, 10.6 Hz), 4.34 (dd, 1H, J=3.6, 10.6 Hz), 8.15 (s, 1H), 8.94 (d, 1H, J=8.8 Hz), 13.86 (br, 1H). Anal calc. for C₁₈ H₂₀ FN₃ O₄.0.5H₂ O: C, 59.09; H, 5.65; N, 11.48; Found: C, 59.25; H, 5.59; N, 11.39.

Step 278i. 3(R)-9-fluoro-3-methyl-10-(4-methyl-1-piperazinyl)-2H,3H,6H-6-oxo-pyrano[2.3.4-ij]quinolizine-5-carboxylic acid hydrochloride

A 200 mg sample of the free base from the previous step was dissolved in 15 mL of methylene chloride, and 0.75 mL of 1M HCl in ether was added. Additional ether was added to precipitate the product, which was collected by filtration. The solid was dissolved in water, and the solution was filtered through sintered glass. The filtrate was freeze-dried to give 213.1 mg of the title product as a yellow solid. MS: 362 (M-Cl)⁺. IR 3440, 1700, 1637, 1603 cm⁻¹. ¹ H NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ: 1.29 (d, 3H, j=7 Hz), 2.76 (s, 3H), 3.15-3.36 (m, 5H), 3.74 (m, 4H), 4.18 (dd, 1H, J=5.7, 10.7 Hz), 4.38 (dd, 1H, J=3.7, 10.7 Hz), 8.03 (s, 1H), 9.02 (d, 1H, J=8.8 Hz). Anal calc. for C₁₈ H₂₀ FN₃ O₄.HCl.H₂ O: C, 51.99; H, 5.57; N, 10.08; Found: C, 51.91; H, 5.33; N, 10.03. [α]_(D) =-24.2° (24° C., 0.33, methanol).

EXAMPLE 279 3(S)-9-fluoro-3-methyl-10-(4-methyl-1-piperazinyl)-2H,3H,6H-6-oxo-pyrano[2.3.4-ij]quinolizine-5-carboxylic Acid Hydrochloride

Step 279a. 2(R)-3-(t-butyldimethylsilyl)oxy-2-methyl-1-propanol.

A 24.39 g (265 mmol) sample of (R)-(-)-methyl 3-hydroxy-2-methylpropionate (Aldrich Chemical Co.) and 15.46 g (227 mmol) of imidazole were dissolved in 120 mL of DMF. The solution was stirred at 0° C. under N₂ and 34.23 g (227 mmol) of t-butyldimethylsilyl chloride was added in several portions. The reaction was stirred at 0° C. for 1 hour and room temperature for 22 hours, then poured into water. The mixture was extracted with hexane, and the extract was washed with water, dried over MgSO₄, and concentrated to give 52.51 g of the protected intermediate. The intermediate was dissolved in 100 mL of THF and added via cannula to a flask containing 475 mL of DIBAL in 200 mL of THF at -78° C., then stirred for 15 min. The reaction was then warmed to 0° rapidly and stirred for 2 hours. The reaction was quenched by slowly pouring it into 1 L of satd. Na₂ SO₄. The mixture was filtered through a filter aid. The organic phase was separated and reserved. The aqueous phase was extracted with ether. The organic phases were combined, washed with said. brine, dried over MgSO₄ and concentrated to give a yellow liquid. This material was distilled in a kugelrohr apparatus at 0.2 mmHg and 70° C. to yield 19.50 g of the title product. [α]_(D) =-8.12° (26° C., c=2.02, CH₂ Cl₂). ¹ H NMR (CDCl₃) δ: 0.07 (s, 6H), 0.84 (d, 3H, J=7 Hz), 0.90 (s, 9H), 1.94 (m, 1H), 2.81 (br, 1H), 3.54-3.62 (m, 3H), 3.74 (m, 1H).

Step 279b. 2(R)-3-(t-butyldimethylsilyl)oxy-1-iodo-2-methylpropane

A 19.50 g (95.41 mmol) sample of 2(R)-3-(t-butyldimethylsilyl)oxy-2-methyl-1-propanol, from step 279a above, was dissolved in 100 mL of methylene chloride and 26.6 mL (191 mmol) of triethylamine was added. The solution was cooled to 0° C., 11.0 mL (142 mmol) of methansulfonyl chloride was added, and the reaction was stirred for 1 hour. Stirring was discontinued, and the reaction was held at -20° C. for 16 hours. The reaction was quenched with 5% NaHCO₃, then extracted with methylene chloride. The extract was washed with water, dried over MgSO₄ and concentrated. The residue was chromatographed of silica gel, eluting with melthylene chloride, and the solvent was removed to give 25.95 g of the mesylated intermediate. This intermediate was dissolved in 100 mL of acetone, and 55 g of NaI was added. The mixture was heated at reflux for 10 hours, then cooled, diluted with hexane, and filtered. The filtrate was concentrated, the residue redissolved and refiltered, and again concentrated. The residue was distilled in a kugelrohr apparatus at 0.2 mmHg and 60° C. to yield 18.22 g of the title product. [α]_(D=-9).39 ° (25° C., c-2.46, CH₂ Cl₂). MS: 332 (M+18)⁺, 315 (M+H)⁺. ¹ H NMR (CDCl₃) δ: 0.07 (s, 6H), 0.60 (s, 9H), 0.96 (d, 3H, J=7 Hz), 1.64 (m, 1H), 3.29 (m, 2H), 3.40 (m, 1H), 3.53 (m, 1H).

Step 279c. 3(S)-9-fluoro-3-methyl-10-(4-methyl-1-piperazinyl)-2H,3H,6H-6-oxo-pyrano[2.3.4-ij]quinolizine-5-carboxylic acid hydrochloride

Following the procedure of Example 278d, substituting the 2(R)-3-(t-butyldimethylsilyl)oxy-1-iodo-2-methylpropane of step 279b above for the 2(S)-3-(t-butyldimethylsilyl)oxy-1-iodo-2-methylpropane of step 278d, and carrying the product forward according to Example 278 steps f-i, the title product was prepared. MS 362 (M-Cl)⁺. IR (KBr): 3440, 1710, 1635, 1610 cm⁻¹. ¹ H NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ: 1.29 (d, 3H, J=7 Hz), 2.82 (s, 3H), 3.18 (m, 2H), 3.27 (m, 1H), 3.48 (m, 2H), 3.69 (m, 2H), 3.86 (m, 2H), 4.19 (dd, 1H, J=6, 11 Hz), 4.49 (dd, 1H, J=4, 11 Hz), 8.03 (s, 1H), 9.03 (d, 1H, J=9 Hz), 11.09 (br, 1H), 13.96 (br, 1H). Anal calc for C₁₈ H₂₀ FN₃ O₄.HCl.1.5H₂ O: C, 50.89; H, 5.69; N, 9.89; Found: C, 50.50; H, 5.46; N, 9.72.

EXAMPLE 280 9-fluoro-10-(1-morpholinyl)-2H,3H,6H-6-oxo-pyrano[2.3.4-ij]quinolizine-5-carboxylic Acid

Step 280a. 3-(t-butyldimethylsilyloxy)-1-iodopropane

A mixture of 44.28 g (175 mmol) sample of 1-bromo-3-(t-butyldimethylsilyloxy)-propane (prepared according to Wilson and Zucker, J. Org. Chem, 33:2571 (1988)) and 100 g of NaI in 200 mL of acetone was heated at reflux for 20 hours, filtered and concentrated. The residue was dissolved in hexane, re-filtered and concentrated. The residue was distilled in a kugelrohr apparatus (0.2-0.3 mm Hg, 60° C.) to give 46.87 g of the title product. This material was distilled under reduced pressure, and the pure product coming over at 53°-57° C. and 0.3 mm Hg was collected. MS: 301 (M+H)⁺. ¹ H NMR (CDCl₃) δ: 0.70 (s, 6H), 0.90 (s, 9H), 1.99 (m, 2H), 3.28 (t, 2H, J=7 Hz), 3.66 (t, 2H, J=6 Hz).

Step 280b. 9-fluoro-10-(1-morpholinyl)-2H,3H,6H-6-oxo-pyrano[2.3.4-ij]quinolizine-5-carboxylic acid

Following the procedure of Example 278d, replacing the (2S)-3-(t-butyldimethylsilyloxy)-1-iodo-2-methylpropane of that step with the 3-(t-butyldimethylsilyloxy)-1-iodopropane from step 280a above, and carrying the product forward according to the procedures of Examples 278d-h, 20 mg of the title product was obtained. MS: 335 (M+1)⁺. IR (KBr): 3440, 1705, 1630, 1610 cm⁻¹. ¹ H NMR (CDCl₃) δ: 3.13 (t, 3H, J=5.5 Hz), 3.58 (m, 4H), 3.85 (m, 4H), 4.42 (t, 2H, J=5.5 Hz), 8.08 (s, 1H), 8.94 (d, 1H, J=8.8 Hz). Anal. Calc. for C₁₆ H₁₅ FN₂ O₄. 1/8H₂ O: C, 57.10; H, 14.57; N, 8.32; Found: C, 57.07; H, 14.32; N, 8.23.

EXAMPLE 281 (3R)-10-(3-amino-1-pyrrolidinyl)-9-fluoro-3-methyl-2H,3H,6H-6-oxo-pyrano[2.3.4-ij]quinolizine-5-carboxylic Acid

Step, 281a. (2R)-3-(4-t-butoxy-3,5,6-trifluoro-2-pyridinyl)-2-methyl-1-propanol

A 9.38 g (29.85 mmol) of (S)-1-iodo-2-methyl-3-(t-butyldimethylsilyloxy)-propane, from Step 278b above, was dissolved in 50 mL of ether and reacted with 36.9 mL (1.7M in pentane, 62.73 mmol) of t-butyl lithium at -78° C. for 40 min and at 0° C. for 30 min. This solution was cooled to -78° C. again and added to a stirred solution of 6.70 g (30.02 mmol) sample of 4-t-butoxy-2,3,5,6-tetrafluoropyridine, from Example 274a above, in 40 mL of ether at -78° C. The reaction was stirred for 5 min, the dry ice bath was removed, and the reaction was stirred at room temperature for 64 hours. The reaction was quenched with satd. NH₄ Cl, and the mixture was extracted with ether. The extract was washed with satd. brine, dried over MgSO₄ and concentrated. The residue was dissolved in 20 mL of THF, and 30 mL of a 1N solution of tetrabutylammonium fluoride was added. The reaction was stirred for 5 hours and concentrated. The residue was dissolved in ether, which was washed with water, brine, dried over MgSO₄, and concentrated to dryness. The residue was flash chromatographed on silica gel, eluting with 1:3 acetone:hexane to give 5.21 g of the title product as a colorless liquid after removal of the solvent. MS: 278 (M+H)⁺. ¹ H NMR (CDCl₃) δ: 0.93 (d, 3H, J=7 Hz), 1.44 (s, 9H), 1.83 (t, 1H, J=7 Hz), 2.15 (m, 1H), 2.67 (m, 1H), 2.8 (m, 1H, 3.50 (m, 2H). Anal. Calc. for C₁₃ H₁₈ F₂ NO₂. 1/4H₂ O: C, 55.41; H, 6.62; N, 4.97; Found: C, 55.17; H, 6.30; N, 4.61.

Step 281b. (2R)-3-(4-t-butoxy-3,5-difluoro-2-pyridinyl)-2-methyl-1-propanol

Following the procedure of Example 274b, replacing the reactant from step 278a with (2S)-3-(4-t-butoxy-3,5,6-trifluoro-2-pyridinyl)-2-methyl-1-propanol, from step 281a above, 3.44 g of the title product was prepared. MS: 260 (M+H)⁺. ¹ H NMR (CDCl₃) δ: 0.93 (d, 3H, J=7 Hz), 1.42 (m, 9H), 2.16 (m, 1H), 2.86 (m, 2H), 2.96 (t, 1H, J=7 Hz), 3.40 (m, 1H), 3.53 (m, 1H), 8.21 (m, 1H). Anal. Calc. for C₁₃ H₁₉ F₂ NO₂ : C, 60.22; H, 7.39; N, 5.40; Found: C, 60.15; H, 7.46; N, 5.22.

Step 281c. 3(R)-7-fluoro-3-methyl-8-(t-butyloxy)-2,3-dihydro-4H-pyrano[3.2-b]pyridine

A 3.29 g (12.69 mmol) sample of (2R)-3-(4-t-butoxy-3,5-difluoro-2-pyridinyl)-2-methyl-1-propanol, from step 281 b above, was dissolved in 100 mL of dioxane and added to a dispersion of 0.570 g (19.00 mmol) of NaH (80% dispersion) in 100 mL of dioxane. The mixture was heated at reflux for 4 hours, then concentrated to dryness. The residue was slurried with water, and extracted with ether. The extract was washed with satd. brine, dried over MgSO₄, and concentrated. The residue was purified by flash chromatography on silica gel, eluting with 1:2 ethyl acetete:hexane, to afford 2.722 g of the title product. MS: 240 (M+H)⁺. ¹ H NMR (CDCl₃) δ: 1.08 (d, 3H, J=6.5 Hz), 1.40 (d, 9H, J=1 Hz), 2.22 (m, 1H), 2.55 (m, 1H), 2.99 (m, 1H), 3.69 (dd, 1H, J=9, 10 Hz), 4.21 (m, 1H), 8.01 (d, 1H, J=l Hz). Anal calc. for C₁₃ H₁₈ FNO₂ : C, 66.25; H, 7.58; N, 5.85; Found: C, 66.35; H, 7.49; N, 6.04.

Step 281d. 3(R)-9-fluoro-10-hydroxy-3-methyl-2H,3H,6H-6-oxo-pyrano[2.3.4-ij]quinolizine-5-carboxylic acid, ethyl ester

A 400 mg (1.671 mmol) sample of 3(R)-7-fluoro-3-methyl-8-(t-butyloxy)-2,3-dihydro-4H-pyrano[3.2-b]pyridine, from step 281c above, was dissolved in 5 mL of THF and cooled to -78° C. To this solution was added a solution of 0.80 mL of n-butyl lithium (2.0 mmol, 2.5M in hexane) and 0.28 mL of LDA (2.00 mmol) (prepared at -78° C. and warmed to 0° C. for 15 min), and the reaction was stirred at -78° C. for 30 min. To the reaction vessel was added 0.400 mL of diethoxy ethoxymethylenemalonate, and the reaction was stirred for 5 min at -78° C. and at room temperature for 15 min. 1.7 mL of NNTMS2 (1N in THF) was added, the reaction was warmed to room temperature, then quenched with satd. NH₄ Cl. The mixture was extracted with ether, which was washed, dried over MgSO₄ and concentrated. The solvent was removed, and the residue was dissolved in 10 mL of ethanol. To this was added 0.5 mL of DBU and the reaction was refluxed for 2 hours, then concentrated to dryness. The residue was dissolved in methylene chloride, which was then washed with 10% citric acid, water, dried over MgSO₄, and concentrated. The residue was purified by chromatography on silica gel, eluting with 100:10 methylene chloride:methanol. To the residue of the desired fraction was added 3 mL of trifluoroacetic acid, and the mixture was concentrated immediately. The residue was washed with ether to leave 307.4 mg of the title product as a yellow solid. MS: 308 (M+H)⁺. ¹ H NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ: 1.25 (d, 3H, J=7 Hz), 1.27 (t, 3H, J=7 hz), 3.19 (m, 1H), 4.10 (dd, 1H, J=5, 10 Hz), 4.22 (q, 2H, J=7 Hz), 4.33 (dd, 1H, J=4, 10 Hz), 9.00 (d, 1H, J=8 Hz).

Step 281e. 3(R)-10-chloro-9-fluoro-3-methyl-2H,3H,6H-6-oxo-pyrano[2.3.4-ij]quinolizine-5-carboxylic acid, ethyl ester

A 276.1 mg (0.899 mmol) sample of 3(R)-9-fluoro-10-hydroxy-3-methyl-2H,3H,6H-6-oxo-pyrano[2.3.4-ij]quinolizine-5-carboxylic acid, ethyl ester, from step 281 d above, was dissolved in 5 mL of methylene chloride, and 0.71 mL (9.17 mmol) of DMF and 0.85 mL of POCl₃ (9.12 mmol) were added. The reaction was stirred for 15 hours and quenched with water and ice. The mixture was extracted with methylene chloride, and the extract was washed with water, dried over MgSO₄ and concentrated. The residue was purified by flash chromatography on silica gel, eluting with 10:1 methylene chloride:methanol to afford 180.6 mg of the title product as a yellow solid after removal of the solvent. MS: 326, 328 (M+H)⁺. ¹ H NMR (CDCl₃) δ: 1.40 (d, 3H, J=5 hz), 1.43 (t, 3H, 7 Hz), 3.22 (m, 1H), 4.21 (dd, 1H, J=6, 10 Hz), 4.45 (m, 3H), 8.25 (s, 1H), 9.09 (d, 1H, J=6 Hz).

Step 281f. 3(R)-10-(3-(N-BOC)amino-1-pyrrolidinyl)-9-fluoro-3-methyl-2H,3H,6H-6-oxo-pyrano[2.3.4-ij]quinolizine-5-carboxylic acid, ethyl ester

A 130.9 mg (0.402 mmol) sample of 3(R)-10-chloro-9-fluoro-3-methyl-2H,3H,6H-6-oxo-pyrano[2.3.4-ij]quinolizine-5-carboxylic acid, ethyl ester, from step 281 e above, was dissolved in 5 mL of acetonitrile. To this solution was added 0.24 mL of DBU and 120 mg (0.644 mmol) of 3-(N-BOC)aminopyrrolidine (TCI America, Inc.), and the reaction was heated at reflux for 8 hours. The solvent was removed, and the residue was dissolved in methylene chloride which was washed with water. The solvent was removed and the residue was purified by flash chromatography on silica gel, eluting with 100:10:0.5 methylene chloride:methanol:NH₄ OH to afford 187.6 mg of the title product as a yellow solid.

Step 281g. 3(R)-10-(3-(N-BOC)amino-1-pyrrolidinyl)-9-fluoro-3-methyl-2H,3H,6H-6-oxo-pyrano[2.3.4-ij]quinolizine-5-carboxylic acid

A 187.6 mg (0.394 mmol) sample of 3(R)-10-(3-(N-BOC)amino-1-pyrrolidinyl)-9-fluoro-3-methyl-2H,3H,6H-6-oxo-pyrano[2.3.4-ij]quinolizine-5-carboxylic acid, ethyl ester, from step 281f above, was dissolved in 4 mL of THF and 70 mg of LiOH.H₂ O in 2 mL of water was added. The mixture was stirred under N₂ for 8 hours at 60° C. The pH was adjusted to 6.5 with 1N HCl, and the mixture was extracted with methylene chloride. The extract was washed with water, dried over MgSO₄ and concentrated. The residue was purified by flash chromatography on silica gel, eluting with 100: 10:1 methylene chloride:methanol:acetic acid to afford 144 mg of the title product as a yellow solid. MS: 448 (M+H)⁺. IR (KBr): 3440, 1710, 1640, 1610 cm⁻¹. ¹ H NMR (CDCl₃) a: 1.32 (d, 3H, J=7 Hz), 1.47 (s, 9H), 2.00 (m, 1H), 2.18 (m, 1H), 3.11 (m, 1H), 3.85 (m, 1H), 3/987 (m, 2H), 4.10-4.16 (m, 2H), 4.26 (m, 1H), 4.32 (m, 1H), 5.06 (m, 1H), 7.92 (s, 1H), 8.80 (d, 1H, j=10 Hz). Anal calc. for C₂₂ H₁₆ FN₃ O₆.H₂ O: C, 56.77; H, 6.06; N, 9.03; Found: C, 56.70; H, 5.80; N, 8.81.

Step 281h. 3(R)-10-(3-amino-1-pyrrolidinyl)-9-fluoro-3-methyl-2H,3H,6H-6-oxo-pyrano[2.3.4-ij]quinolizine-5-carboxylic acid hydrochloride

A 115.7 mg (0.259 mmol) sample of 3(R)-10-(3-(N-BOC)amino-1-pyrrolidinyl)-9-fluoro-3-methyl-2H,3H,6H-6-oxo-pyrano[2.3.4-ij]quinolizine-5-carboxylic acid, from step 281g above, was dissolved in 3 mL of 4N HCl in dioxane, and the reaction was stirred for 1.5 hours at room temperature. The solution was concentrated to dryness, and the residue was dried in a vacuum. The residue was dissolved in water, filtered though sintered glass, and freeze-dried to give 97.3 mg of the title product as a yellow solid. MS: 348 (M-Cl)⁺. IR (KBr): 3440, 1690, 1640, 1600 cm⁻¹. ¹ H NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ: 1.27 (d, 3H, J=7 Hz)), 2.10 (m, 1H), 2.22 (m, 1H), 3.20 (m, 1H), 3.88 (m, 1H), 3.99 (m, 2H), 4.10-4.16 (m, 3H), 4.27 (m, 1H), 7.82 (s, 1H), 8.95 (d, 1H, J=10 Hz). Anal calc. for C₁₇ H₁₈ FN₃ O₄.0.0.5H₂ O.2HCl: C, 47.57; H, 4.93; N, 9.79; Found: C, 47.72; H, 4.81; N, 9.58.

Step 281i. 3(R)-10-(3-amino-1-pyrrolidinyl)-9-fluoro-3-methyl-2H,3H,6H-6-oxo-pyrano[2.3.4-ij]quinolizine-5-carboxylic acid

A 50 mg sample of the hydrochloride salt from step 281 h was dissolved in 5 mL of water, and said. NaHCO₃ was added until the solution was pH 7. The solid (27.8 mg) was collected by filtration, and the filtrate was extracted with 10% methanol in methylene chloride and methylene chloride. The extract was washed, dried and concentrated to afford a second crop of product. MS: 348 (M+H)⁺. IR (KBr): 3440, 1650, 1640, 1600 cm⁻¹. ¹ H NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ: 1.25 (d, 3H, J=7 Hz), 1.68 (m, 1H), 1.95 (m, 1H), 3.16 (m, 1H), 3.55 (m, 2H), 3.94-4.05 (m, 4H), 4.25 (m, 1H), 7.74 (s, 1H), 8.89 (d, 1H, J=11 Hz). Anal calc. for C₁₇ H₁₈ FN₃ O₄.1.5H₂ O: C, 54.54; H, 5.57; N, 11.23; Found: C, 54.78; H, 5.31; N, 11.05.

EXAMPLE 282 3(R)-10-(3-aminomethyl-1-pyrrolidinyl)-9-fluoro-3-methyl-2H,3H,6H-6-oxo-pyrano[2.3.4-ij]quinolizine-5-carboxylic acid hydrochloride

Following the procedure of Example 281f, replacing the the 3-(BOC-amino)pyrrolidine of that step with 3-(BOC-amino)methylpyrrolidine (prepared according to EP Published application 0106489), and carrying the product forward according to steps 281 g and h, 118 mg of the title compound was prepared. MS: 362 (M-Cl)⁺. IR (KBr): 3440, 1640, 1600 cm⁻¹. ¹ H NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ: 1.25 (d, 3H, J=7 Hz), 1.72 (m, 1H), 2.10 (m, 1H), 2.53 (m, 1H), 2.94 (br, 3.16 (m, 1H), 3.76 (m, 1H), 3.96 (m, 2H), 4.05 (m, 2H), 4.25 (m, 1H), 7.77 (s, 1H), 8.12 (br, 4H), 8.90 (d, 1H, J=10 Hz), 13.92 (br, 1H). Anal calc. for C₁₈ H₂₆ FN₃ O₄.2HCl: C, 49.78; H, 5.11; N, 9.68; Found: C, 49.90; H, 5.04; N, 9.74.

EXAMPLE 283 3(R)-10-((2S,4S)-4-amino-2-methyl-1-pyrrolidinyl)-9-fluoro-3-methyl-2H,3H,6H-6-oxo-pyrano[2.3.4-ij]quinolizine-5-carboxylic Acid Hydrochloride

Following the procedure of Example 281f, replacing the the 3-(BOC-amino)pyrrolidine of that step with (2S,4S)-4-BOC-amino-2-methylpyrrolidine (from Example 171, step 5), and carrying the product forward according to steps 281 g and h, 57 mg of the title compound was prepared. MS: 362 (M-Cl)⁺. IR (KBr): 3440, 1700, 1635, 1610 cm⁻¹. ¹ H NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ: 1.20 (d, 3H, J=6 Hz), 1.28 (d, 3H, J=7 Hz), 1.92 (m, 1H), 2.37 (m, 1H), 3.22 (m, 1H), 3.77 (m, 1H), 3.91 (m, 1H), 4.09 (m, 1H), 4.34 (m, 2H), 4.82 (m, 1H), 7.88 (s, 1H), 8.28 (br, 4H), 9.00 (d, 1H, J=10 Hz), 13.94 (br, 1H). Anal calc. for C₁₈ H₂₆ FN₃ O₄.2HCl: C, 49.78; H, 5.11; N, 9.68; Found: C, 49.78; H, 5.04; N, 9.73.

EXAMPLE 284 3(R)-9-fluoro-10-(3-hydroxy-1-pyrrolidinyl)-3-methyl-2H,3H,6H-6-oxo-pyrano[2.3.4-ij]quinolizine-5-carboxylic Acid

Following the procedure of Example 281f, replacing the the 3-(BOC-amino)pyrrolidine of that step with (3-hydroxypyrrolidine (Aldrich Chemical Co.), and carrying the product forward according to step 281 g, 69 mg of the title compound was prepared. MS: 349 (M+H)⁺. ¹ H NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ: 1.24, 1.26 (two d, 3H, J=6 Hz), 1.80 (m, 2H), 3.16 (m, 1H), 3.69 (m, 1H), 3.92 (m, 1H), 4.06 (m, 3H), 4.26 (dd, 1H, J=10, 4 Hz), 4.36 (m, 1H), 5.09 (d, 1H, J=3 Hz), 7.76 (s, 1H), 8.90 (d, 1H, J=10 Hz), 13.94 (br, 1H). Anal calc. for C₁₇ H₁₇ FN₂ O₅ : C, 58.62; H, 4.92; N, 8.04; Found: C, 58.23; H, 4.91; N, 7.81.

EXAMPLE 285 9-fluoro-10-(4-methyl-1-piperazinyl)-2H,3H,6H-6-oxo-pyrano[2.3.4-ij]quinolizine-5-carboxylic Acid Hydrochloride

Step 285a. 9-fluoro-10-(4-methyl-1-piperazinyl)-2H.3H,6H-6-oxo-pyrano[2.3.4-ij]quinolizine-5-carboxylic acid

Following the procedure of Example 281f, replacing the the 3-(BOC-amino)pyrrolidine of that step with N-methylpiperazine (Aldrich Chemical Co.), and carrying the product forward according to step 281f and Example 278 step h, 69 mg of the title compound was prepared. MS: 348 (M+H)⁺. ¹ H NMR (CDCl₃) δ: 2.39 (s, 3H), 2.57 (m, 4H), 3.12 (t, 2H, J=6 Hz), 3.60 (m, 4H), 4.40 (t, 2H, J=6 Hz), 8.10 (s, 1H), 8.94 (d, 1H, J=9 Hz), 13.87 (s, 1H). Anal calc. for C₁₇ H₁₈ FN₃ O₄.0.5H₂ O; C, 57.30; H, 5.37; N, 11.79; Found: C, 57.71; H, 5.23; N, 11.41.

Step 285b. 9-fluoro-10-(4-methyl-1-piperazinyl)-2H,3H,6H-6-oxo-pyrano[2.3.4-ij]quinolizine-5-carboxylic acid hydrochloride

Following the procedure of Example 278i, replacing the compound of step 278h with the 9-fluoro-10-(4-methyl-1-piperazinyl)-2H,3H,6H-6-oxo-pyrano[2.3.4-ij]quinolizine-5-carboxylic acid, from step 285a above, the title compound was prepared.

EXAMPLES 286-296

Following the procedures of Steps 253j, 253k and 253l (if required), above, replacing the 3-BOC-aminopyrrolidine of Step 253j with the reagent shown, the compounds of Examples 286-296 are prepared as shown in Table 11, below.

                  TABLE 11                                                         ______________________________________                                          ##STR190##                                                                    Ex.                                                                            No.  Reagent        R.sup.2                                                    ______________________________________                                         286  1,3-dimethylpiperazine                                                                         ##STR191##                                                287  3-(N-BOC-N-methyl) aminopiperidine                                                             ##STR192##                                                288  2-(N-BOC-amino- methyl)morpholine                                                              ##STR193##                                                289  3(S)-(N-BOC-N- methylamino)- pyrrolidine                                                       ##STR194##                                                290  3-((N-BOC-N-methyl- amino)methyl)- pyrrolidine                                                 ##STR195##                                                291  3-((N-BOC-N-ethyl- amino)methyl)- pyrrolidine                                                  ##STR196##                                                292  2-BOC-octahydro- pyrrolo[3,4-c]pyrrole                                                         ##STR197##                                                293  5-BOC-octahydro- pyrrolo[3,4-c]pyridine                                                        ##STR198##                                                294  cis-3-BOC-amino-4- methylpyrrolidine                                                           ##STR199##                                                295  trans-3-BOC-amino-4- methylpyrrolidine                                                         ##STR200##                                                296  3-methyl-4-(spiro- cyclopropyl)- pyrrolidine                                                   ##STR201##                                           

8-(2S,4S-4-amino-2-methylpyrrolidinyl)-1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-9-(fluoro)methyl-4-oxo-4H-quinolizine-3-carboxylic Acid Hydrochloride

Following the procedure of Example 253c, reacting the product of Step 253b with LDA at -78° C., then adding formaldehyde and stirring until the reaction is complete, followed by reaction of the newly formed intermediate with diethylaminosulfur trifluoride (DAST) in methylene chloride to form the intermediate product 4-t-butoxy-2,3,6-trifluoro-5-(fluoro)methylpyridine, and carrying this product through the remaining steps as in Example 253d-l, the title compound is prepared.

EXAMPLE 298 8-(3-Dimethylaminopyrrolidinyl)-1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-9-methyl-4-oxo-4H-quinolizine-3-carboxylic Acid Acetic Acid Salt

A 81 mg sample of 8-chloro-1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-9-methyl-4-oxo-4H-quinolizine-3-carboxylic acid ethyl ester, from Example 253i above, was dissolved in 2.5 mL of dry pyridine under a nitrogen atmosphere. To this solution was added a solution of 114 g of 3-(dimethylamino)pyrrolidine in 2.5 mL of pyridine, and the reaction mixture was heated at 60° C. for 39 hours. The pyridine was removed under vacuum, and the residue was stirred with 1N NaOH in THF/water for at 60° C. for 6 hours. The solution was made acidic with acetic acid, and the product was extracted with chloroform. After drying over MgSO₄, the solvent was removed, and the residue was purified by chromatography on silica gel, eluting with 100:40:20:8 chloroform: methanol: acetic acid:water to give the title product. mp 165-170° C. (dec.). MS 374 (M+H)⁺ ; ¹ H NMR (D₆ -DMSO) δ: 0.53 (m, 2H), 0.82-1.08 (m, 2H), 1.75 (s, 3H), 2.22 (s, 6H), 2.08-2.33 (m, 2H), 2.74 (m, 2H), 3.44-3.94 (m, 5H), 8.01 (br, s, 1H), 8.90 (br s, 1H).

EXAMPLE 299 (3R)-8-(3-Dimethylaminopyrrolidinyl), 1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-9-methyl-4-oxo-4H-quinolizine-3-carboxylic Acid Hydrochloride

Following the procedure of Example 298, replacing the 3-(dimethylamino)pyrrolidine with (3R)-3-(dimethylamino)pyrrolidine, the title compound was prepared. mp 146°-148° C. MS 374 (M+H)⁺ ; ¹ H NMR (D₆ -DMSO) δ: 0.64 (m, 2H), 1.02 (m, 2H), 2.23-2.43 (m, 3H), 2.66 (s, 3H), 2.83 (s, 6H), 3.78-4.17 (m, 5H), 7.95 (s, 1H), 9.12 (d, 1H, J=11 Hz), 11.14 (br s, 1H), 13.83 (br s, 1H).

EXAMPLE 300 (3R,1S)-8-(3-(1-Aminoethyl)pyrrolidinyl)-1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-9-methyl-4-oxo-4H-quinolizine-3-carboxylic Acid Hydrochloride

A sample of 8-chloro-1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-9-methyl-4-oxo-4H-quinolizine-3-carboxylic acid ethyl ester, from Example 253i above, was dissolved in anhydrous acetonitrile, reacted with (3R,1S)-3-(1-(t-butoxycarbonylamino)ethyl)pyrrolidine (prepared as described by Schroeder et al., J. Heterocyclic Chem., 29: 1481-1498 (1992)), and carried forward as described in Example 253k-l to give the title product. mp 250°-255° C. (dec.). MS 374 (M+H)⁺ ; ¹ H NMR (D₆ -DMSO) δ: 0.59 (m, 2H), 1.00 (m, 2H), 1.29 (d, 3H, J=6 Hz), 1.77 (m, 1H), 2.13 (m, 1H), 2.29 (m, 1H), 2.41 (m, 1H), 2.64 (s, 3H), 3.57 (s, 1H), 3.76 (m, 3H), 3.94 (m, 1H), 7.91 (s, 1H), 8.17 (brs, 3H), 9.07 (d, 1H, J=l 1 Hz), 13.83 (brs, 1H).

EXAMPLE 301 (3S,1R)-8-(3-(1-Aminoethyl)pyrrolidinyl)-t-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-9-methyl-4-oxo-4H-quinolizine-3-carboxylic Acid Hydrochloride

A 0.44 g sample of 8-chloro-1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-9-methyl-4-oxo-4H-quinolizine-3-carboxylic acid ethyl ester, from Example 253i above, and 1.51 g of NaHCO₃ were dissolved in 40 mL of anhydrous acetonitrile, reacted with (3S,1R)-3-(1-(t-butoxycarbonylamino)ethyl)pyrrolidine (1.06 g, prepared as described by Schroeder et al., J. Heterocyclic Chem., 29:1481-1498 (1992)), and carried forward as described in Example 253k-l to give the title product. mp 235°-240° C. (dec.). MS 374 (M+H)⁺ ; ¹ H NMR (D₆ -DMSO) δ: 0.59 (m, 2H), 1.00 (m, 2H), 1.29 (d, 3H, J=6 Hz), 1.76 (m, 1H), 2.13 (m, 1H), 2.28 (m, 1H), 2.41 (m, 1H), 2.63 (s, 3H), 3.30 (m, 1H), 3.74 (m, 3H), 3.94 (m, 1H), 7.90 (s, 1H), 8.16 (br s, 3H), 9.07 (d, 1H, J=11 Hz).

EXAMPLE 302 (3R,1R )-8-(3-(1-Aminoethyl)pyrrolidinyl)-1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-9-methyl-4-oxo-4H-quinolizine-3-carboxylic Acid Hydrochloride

A 0.35 g sample of 8-chloro-1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-9-methyl-4-oxo-4H-quinolizine-3-carboxylic acid ethyl ester, from Example 253i above, and 0.73 g of sodium bicarbonate were dissolved in 24 mL of anhydrous acetonitrile, reacted with (3R,1R)-3-(1-(t-butoxycarbonylamino)ethyl)-pyrrolidine (0.51 g, prepared as described by Schroeder et al., J. Heterocyclic Chem., 29:1481-1498 (1992)), and carried forward as described in Example 253k-l to give the title product. mp 220°-222° C. MS 374 (M+H)⁺ ; ¹ H NMR (D₆ -DMSO) δ: 0.61 (m, 2H), 0.94 (m, 1H), 1.07 (m, 1H), 1.28 (d, 3H, J=6 Hz), 1.82 (m, 1H), 2.27 (m, 2H), 2.46 (m, 1H), 2.62 (s, 3H), 3.57 (s, 1H), 3.92 (m, 1H), 7.90 (s, 1H), 8.17 (br s, 3H), 9.07 (d, 1H, J=11 Hz), 13.84 (brs, 1H).

EXAMPLE 303 1-cyclopropyl-8-((R,S)-3-fluoropyrrolidine)-7-fluoro-9-methyl-4-oxo-4H-quinolizine-3-carboxylic Acid

303a. N-CBZ-(R,S)-3-hydroxypyrrolidine

(R,S)-3-hydroxypyrrolidine (1.0 g, 0.011 mmol) was dissolved in ethyl acetate (50 mL) and to this solution at room temperature was added N-(benzyloxycarbonyl)succinimide (2.86 g, 0.011 mmol). The mixture was stirred overnight then partitioned between dilute aqueous HCl and ethyl acetate. The aqueous phase was extracted with ethyl acetate (2x). The organics were combined, dried (MgSO₄) and concentrated in vacuo. The crude product was purified by flash chromatography on silica gel (ethyl acetate-hexane) to give the desired compound as a clear oil, 2.1 g, 83%. MS (DCI/NH₃) m/z: 222 (M+H)⁺, 239 (M+NH₄)⁺ 1 H NMR (CDCl₃) δ: 1.85-2.10 (m, 2H), 3.37-3.65 (m, 4H), 4.44-4.55 (m, 1H), 5.15 (s, 2H), 7.28-7.45 (m, 5H).

303b. N-CBZ-(R,S)-3-fluoropyrrolidine

The compound from step 303a above (32.01 gm, 9.10 mmole) was dissolved in anhydrous CH₂ Cl₂ (40 mL) and cooled under nitrogen to -78° C. To the cold solution was added in one portion via syringe diethylaminosulfur trifluoride (DAST) (1.32 mL, 10.0 mmol), and the resulting solution was stirred overnight at room temperature. The product was isolated by concentrating the reaction mixture in vacuo with flash chromatography of the residue on silica gel(ethyl acetate-hexane) to give a clear oil, 1.53 gm, 75%. MS (DCI/NH₃) m/z: 224 (M+H)⁺, 241 (M+NH₄)⁺ 1 H NMR (CDCl₃) δ: 1.83-2.15 (m, 1H), 2.16-2.35 (m, 1H), 3.43-3.90 (m, 4H), 5.21-5.24 (m, 2.5H) 5.28-5.36, (m, 0.5H), 7.28-7.5 (m, 5H).

303c. (R,S)-3-fluoropyrrolidine hydrochloride

The compound from step 303b above (1.53 g, 6.85 mmol) was dissolved in methanol (50 mL) to which was added 5% Pd/BaSO₄ (0.5 g). The mixture was vacuum degassed (3x) then exposed to a low pressure atmosphere of hydrogen (balloon) at room temperature for 4 hours. The reaction was terminated by vacuum filtration to remove catalyst. The filtrate was cooled in an ice bath, then HCl gas was bubbled into the cold solution for one minute. The resulting solution was concentrated in vacuo, and the residue was triturated with ethyl acetate-ether. The solid was collected by vacuum filtration to give 0.659 g, 76%, of the hydrochloride as an off white solid. ¹ HNMR (CD₃ OD) d: 2.1-2.46 (m, 2H), 3.33-3.65 (m, 4H), 5.43 (db.t., 1H, J_(F),H =51 Hz).

303d. 1-cyclopropyl-8-((R,S)-3-fluoropyrrolidine)-7-fluoro-9-methyl-4-oxo-4H-quinolizine-3-carboxylic acid

The N-boc-3-aminopyrrolidine of Example 253j above was replaced by the (R,S)-3-fluoro pyrrolidine hydrochloride of step 303c above (0.66 g, 5.24 mmol), and the reaction product was carried forward as previously described to give 0.326 g (65%) of the title compound as a bright yellow solid. mp 227.5°-230° C. (dec.). MS (DCI/NH₃) m/z: 349 (M+H)⁺. ¹ H NMR(CDCl₃) d: 0.58-0.78 (cm, 2H), 0.85-0.98, (cm, 1H) 1.04-1.16 (cm, 1H), 2.03-2.53 (cm, 3H), 2.67 (s,3H), 3.60-3.86 (cm, 2H), 4.05-4.26 (cm, 2H), 5.43 (db.t, 1H, J_(F),H =52 Hz), 7.26 (s, 1H), 8.26 (s, 1H), 8.26 (s, 1H), 9.08 (d, 1H, J=10.5 Hz), 13.8 (br.s., 1H). Calc. for C₁₈ H₁₈ N₂ O₃ F₂ : %C, 62.05; H, 5.22; N, 8.04. Found: %C, 62.06; H, 5.22; N, 7.86.

EXAMPLE 304 8-(4-(1-piperidyl)-1-piperidyl)-1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-9-methyl-4-oxo-4H-quinolizine-3-carboxylic Acid

A 70 mg sample of 8-chloro-1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-9-methyl-4-oxo-4H-quinolizine-3-carboxylic acid ethyl ester, from Example 253i above, was dissolved in 2 mL of anhydrous acetonitrile, reacted with 4-(1-piperidyl)piperidine (70 mg, 0.4 mmol, Aldrich Chem. Co.), and carried forward as described in Example 253j-k to give the title product. MS 428 (M+H)⁺ ; ¹ H NMR (CDCl₃) δ: 0.69 (m, 2H), 1.02 (m, 2H), 1.18 (m, 4H), 2.27 (n, 1H), 2.78 (s, 3H), 2.72 (m, 1H), 3.35 (m, 3H), 3.55 (m, 1H), 3.75 (m, 1H), 8.36 (s, 1H), 9.20 (d, 1H). Anal. Calcd for C₂₄ H₃₀ N₃ O₃ F.1.5H₂ O: C, 63.42; H, 7.32; N, 9.24; Found: C, 62.99; H, 7.04; N, 8.78.

EXAMPLE 305 8-(4-(1-piperidyl)-1-piperidyl)-1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-9-methyl-4-oxo-4H-quinolizine-3-carboxylic Acid Trifluoroacetic Acid Salt

A 100 mg sample of 8-chloro-1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-9-methyl-4-oxo-4H-quinolizine-3-carboxylic acid ethyl ester, from Example 253i above, was dissolved in 3 mL of anhydrous acetonitrile, reacted with 4-(4-piperidyl)-piperidine (0.24 g, 0.93 mmol, obtained from Aldrich Chem. Co.), carried forward as described in Example 253j-k and converted to the TFA salt by the procedure of Example 162 to give the title product. MS 428 (M+H)⁺ ; ¹ H NMR (CDCl₃) δ: 0.69 (m, 2H), 1.03 (m, 2H), 1.70 (m, 2H), 1.87 (m, 2H), 1.98 (m, 2H), 2.14 (m, 2H), 2.27 (m, 1H), 2.77 (s, 3H), 2.91 (m, 2H), 3.33 (m, 2H), 3.54 (m, 4H), 8.37 (s, 1H), 9.21 (d, 1H). Anal. Calcd for C₂₄ H₃₀ N₃ O₅ F₄.1.5H₂ O: C, 54.93; H, 6.03; N, 7.39; Found: C, 54.97; H, 5.39; N, 7.24.

EXAMPLE 306 8-(4-(2-pyridyl)-1-piperazinyl)-1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-9-methyl-4-oxo-4H-quinolizine-3-carboxylic Acid

A 60 mg sample of 8-chloro-1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-9-methyl-4-oxo-4H-quinolizine-3-carboxylic acid ethyl ester, from Example 253i above, was dissolved in 2 mL of anhydrous acetonitrile, reacted with 4-(2-pyridyl)piperazine (63.5 mg, 0.39 mmol, Aldrich Chem. Co.), and carried forward as described in Example 253j-k to give the title product. MS 423 (M+H)⁺ ; ¹ H NMR (CDCl₃) δ: 0.71 (m, 2H), 1.05 (m, 2H), 2.30 (m, 1H), 2.86 (s, 3H), 3.59 (m, 4H), 3.78 (m, 4H), 6.76 (m, 2H), 7.57 (m, 1H), 8.25 (m, 1H), 8.40 (s, 1H), 8.25 (d, 1H), 13.83 (bs, 1H). Anal. Calcd for C₂₃ H₂₃ N₄ O₃ F.1.5H₂ O: C, 61.46; H, 5.83; N, 12.46; Found: C, 61.76; H, 5.54; N, 11.64.

EXAMPLE 307 8-((2-amino)thioethoxy)-1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-9-methyl-4-oxo-4H-quinolizine-3-carboxylic Acid Trifluoroacetic Acid Salt

A 50 mg sample of 8-chloro-1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-9-methyl-4-oxo-4H-quinolizine-3-carboxylic acid ethyl ester, from Example 253i above, was dissolved in 2 mL of anhydrous acetonitrile, reacted with N-BOC-2-aminothiol (57.4 mg, 0.32 mmol, prepared by standard procedures from the unprotected compound obtained from Aldrich Chem. Co.), carried forward as described in Example 253j-k, deprotected as in step 253l, and convened to the TFA salt by the procedure of Example 162 to give the title product. MS 337 (M+H)⁺ ; ¹ H NMR (d₆ -DMSO) δ: 0.74 (m, 2H), 1.08 (m, 2H), 3.04 (t, 2H), 3.16 (s, 3H), 3.33 (t, 2H), 8.27 (s, 1H), 9.32 (d, 1H), 13.8 (br, 1H).

EXAMPLE 308 (3R,1S)-8-(3-(1-amino)propyl)pyrrolidinyl)-1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-9-methyl-4-oxo-4H-quinolizine-3-carboxylic Acid Hydrochloride

A 147 mg sample of 8-chloro-1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-9-methyl-4-oxo-4H-quinolizine-3-carboxylic acid ethyl ester, from Example 253i above, was dissolved in 3 mL of anhydrous acetonitrile, reacted with (3R,1S)-3-(1-BOC-amino)propyl)pyrrolidine (326 mg, 1.13 mmol, prepared as described by Hayakawa et al., U.S. Pat. No. 5,098,912, issued Mar. 24, 1992, using modifications for chiral products described by Plummer et al. Tetr. Lett. 34:7529-32 (1993)), and carried forward as described in Example 253j-l to give the title product. MS (high resolution) found: 388.2039; calc: 388.2036 (M+H)⁺ ; ¹ H NMR (D₆ -DMSO) δ: 0.60 (m, 2H), 1.00 (t, 3H), 1.01 (m, 2H), 1.63 (m, 2H), 2.13 (m, 1H), 2.29 (m, 2H), 3.73 (m, 3H), 3.95 (m, 1H), 7.96 (s, 1H), 8.00 (b m, 2H), 9.08 (d, 1H), 13.83 (b s, 1H. Anal Calcd for C₂₁ H₂₇ N₃ O₃ FCl.0.5H₂ O: C, 58.13; H, 6.74; N, 9.68; Found: C, 58.24; H, 6.51; N, 9.71.

EXAMPLE 309 (3R,1S)-8-(3-(1-(N-methyl)amino)propyl)pyrrolidinyl)-1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-9-methyl-4-oxo-4-H-quinolizine-3-carboxylic Acid Hydrochloride

A 492.9 mg sample of 8-chloro-1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-9-methyl-4-oxo-4H-quinolizine-3-carboxylic acid ethyl ester, from Example 253i above, was dissolved in 8 mL of anhydrous acetonitrile, reacted with (3R,1S)-3-(1-(N-methyl)amino)propyl)pyrrolidine (501 mg, 3.53 mmol, prepared as described by Hayakawa et al., U.S. Pat. No. 5,098,912, issued Mar. 24, 1992, using modifications for chiral products described by Plummer et al. Tetr. Lett. 34:7529-32 (1993)), and carried forward as described in Example 253 j-l, omitting the deprotecting step, to give the title product. MS 402 (M+H)⁺ ; ¹ H NMR (D₆ -DMSO) δ: 0.61 (m, 2H), 0.98 (t, 3H), 1.00 (m, 2H), 1.75 (m, 5H), 2.15 (m, 1H), 2.30 (m, 1H), 2.59 (s, 3H), 2.63 (s, 3H), 3.66 (m, 1H), 3.77 (m, 2H), 3.95 (m, 1H), 7.90 (s, 1H), 8.60 (bs, 2H), 9.08 (d, 1H), 13.83 (bs, 1H) Anal. Calcd for C₂₂ H₂₉ N₃ O₃ FCl.H₂ O: C57.95; H, 6.85; N, 9.22; Found: C, 58.24; H, 6.58; N, 9.30.

EXAMPLE 310 (3R,1S)-8-(3-(1-amino-3-methylpropyl)pyrrolidinyl)-1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-9-methyl-4-oxo-4H-quinolizine-3-carboxylic Acid Hydrochloride

A 171 mg sample of 8-chloro-1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-9-methyl-4-oxo-4H-quinolizine-3-carboxylic acid ethyl ester, from Example 253i above, was dissolved in 4 mL of anhydrous acetonitrile, reacted with (3R,1S)-3-(1-amino-3-methylpropyl)pyrrolidine (400 mg, 1.32 mmol, prepared as described by Plummet et al., Tetr. Lett. 34:7529-32 (1993), and carried forward as described in Example 253j-l, omitting the deprotection reaction, to give the title product. MS (high resolution) found: 402.2174; calc: 402.2193 (M+H)⁺ ; ¹ H NMR (D₆ -DMSO) δ: 0.60 (m, 2H), 0.95 (d, 3H), 1.06 (d, 3H), 1.75 (m, 1H), 2.13 (m, 1H), 2.29 (m, 2H), 2.50 (s, 3H), 3.66 (m, 3H), 3.78 (m, 1H), 3.97 (m, 1H), 7.88 (s, 1H), 9.08 (d, 1H), 13.82 (bs, 1H). Anal. Calcd for C₂₂ H₂₉ N₃ O₃ FCl.0.75H₂ O: C, 58.53; H, 6.81; N, 9.31; Found: C, 58.88; H, 6.70; N, 9.26.

EXAMPLE 311 8-(3-(1-aminocyclopropyl)pyrrolidinyl)-1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-9-methyl-4-oxo-4H-quinolizine-3-carboxylic Acid Hydrochloride

A 98 mg sample of 8-chloro-1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-9-methyl-4-oxo-4H-quinolizine-3-carboxylic acid ethyl ester, from Example 253i above, was dissolved in 2 mL of anhydrous acetonitrile, reacted with 1-(N-BOC-amino)cyclopropyl)pyrrolidine (172 mg, 0.76 mmol, prepared as described by Hayakawa et al., U.S. Pat. No. 5,098,912, issued Mar. 24, 1992), and carried forward as described in Example 253j-l to give the title product. MS (high resolution) found: 386.1893; calc: 386.1880 (M+H)⁺ ; ¹ H NMR (D₆ -DMSO) δ: 0.60 (m, 2H), 0.91 (m, 5H), 1.04 (m, 1H), 1.67 (m, 1H), 2.04 (m, 1H), 2.29 (m, 2H), 2.61 (s, 3H), 3.70 (m, 3H), 3.93 (m, 1H), 7.90 (s, 1H), 8.43 (bs, 2H), 9.08 (d, 1H), 13.82 (s, 1H). Anal. Calcd for C₂₂ H₂₉ N₃ O₃ FCl: C, 59.55; H, 6.12; N, 9.80; Found: C, 59.78; H, 5.97; N, 9.69.

EXAMPLE 312 (3R,1S)-8-(3-(1-amino-2-hydroxyethyl)pyrrolidinyl)-1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-9-methyl-4-oxo-4H-quinolizine-3-carboxylic Acid Hydrochloride

Step 312a. (S)-N-BOC-O-(methoxymethyl)serine methyl ester

A 7 g (31.96 mmol) sample of ((S)-N-BOC-serine methyl ester (obtained from Aldrich) was dissolved in CH₂ Cl₂ and cooled in an ice bath. To this stirred solution was added dropwise 2.83 g (35.16 mmol) of methoxymethyl chloride, followed by dropwise addition of 4.544 g (6.12 mL, 35.16 mmol) of diisopropylethylamine. After all reagents were added the reaction was stirred for 16 hours at room temperature. The solution was washed with 0.5% HCl, satd. NaHCO₃, H₂ O, and brine, dried over MgSO₄ and filtered. The solvent was removed to leave a yellow oil. The residue was purified by chromatography on silica gel, eluting with 15-20% ethyl acetate:hexane to afford 6 g of title product after removal of the solvent. MS 264 (M+H)⁺ ; ¹ H NMR (CDCl₃) δ: 1.47 (s, 9H), 3.31 (s, 3H), 3.74 (dd, 1H), 3.79 (s, 3H), 4.00 (dd, 1H), 4/45 (b M, 1H), 4.60 (s, 2H), 5.43 (b m, 1H).

Step 312b. 2-(BOC-amino)-3-(methoxymethoxy)-1-propanol

A solution of the compound from step 312a above (5.202 g, 19.78 mmol) in 15 mL of THF was added dropwise to a cooled (ice bath) suspension of 570 mg (14.84 mmol) of LAH in 15 mL of THF under N₂ atmosphere. The mixture was stirred for 1.5 hours, the reaction was quenched with water and 50% NaOH, filtered, and the filtrate evaporated to obtain the crude product. A yellow oil was obtained, which was purified by chromatography on silica gel, eluting with 35-40% ethyl acetate:hexane to give 3.475 g of the title product as a colorless oil. MS 236 (M+H)⁺

Step 312c. 2-(BOC-amino)-3-(methoxymethoxy)-1-propanal

To a solution of the compound from step 312b above (3.47 g, 14.77 mmol) in 7 mL of DMSO cooled to 0° C. was added dropwise 6.8 mL (48.74 mmol) of triethylamine. Pyridine.SO₃ complex (7.05 g, 44.31 mmol) was dissolved in 27 mL of DMSO and added to the first solution, and the reaction was stirred for one hour after the addition was complete. The solution was poured into 120 mL of cold brine, and the mixture was washed 3x with ethyl acetate. The extract was washed with water, dried over MgSO₄, filtered and the solvent was removed under vacuum to give 6 g of a yellow oil, which was taken directly to the next step.

Step 312d. 4-(BOC-amino)-5-(methoxymethoxy)-2-pentenoic acid ethyl ester

To a solution of the compound from step 312c above (14.77 mmol) in 42 mL of CH₂ Cl₂ and cooled in an ice bath was added dropwise 5.454 g (15.66 mmol) of (carboethoxymethylene)triphenylphosphorane in 56 mL of CH₂ Cl₂. After addition was complete, the reaction was stirred for 16 hours at room temperature. The solvent was removed, and the residue purified by column chromatography on silica gel, eluting with 10% ethyl acetate: hexane, to give 2.763 g of a colorless oil. MS 304 (M+H)⁺ ; ¹ H NMR (CDCl₃) δ: 1.25 (t, 3H), 1.47 (s, 9H), 3.36 (s, 3H), 3.67 (dd, 1H), 3.73 (dd, 1H), 3.72 (m, 1H), 4.20 (q, 2H), 4.62 (s, 2H), 5.99 (dd, 1H), 6.93 (dd, 1H).

Step 312e. 4-(BOC-amino)-5-(methoxymethoxy)-3-(nitromethyl)-pentanoic acid ethyl ester

To a solution of the compound from step 312d above (2.76 g, 9.71 mmol) in 8 mL of nitromethane cooled in an ice bath was added 7 mL (6.934 g, 45.55 mmol) of 1,8-diazabicyclo[5.4.0]undec-7-ene dropwise under N₂. The mixture was warmed to room temperature and stirred for 16 hours. The solution was diluted with CH₂ Cl₂ and extracted with water, 10% HCl, 10% NaHCO₃, water and brine. The solution was dried over MgSO₄, and the solvent was removed. The residue was chromatographed on silica gel, eluting with 10-15% ethyl acetate:hexane, and the solvent was removed to give 2.01 g oft he title product as a white solid. MS 365 (M+H)⁺ ; ¹ H NMR (CDCl₃) δ: 1.27 (t, 3H), 1.47 (s, 9H), 2.46 (dd, 1H), 2.98 (br, 1H), 3.38 (s, 3H), 3.58 (ddd, 1H), 3.76 (dd, 1H), 3.97 (b m, 1H), 4.16 (q, 1H), 4.53 (dd, 1H), 4.62 (s, 2H), 4.67 (dd, 1H), 4.99 (b d, 1H).

Step 312f. 4-(BOC-amino)-5-(methoxymethoxy)-3-(aminomethyl)-pentanoic acid ethyl ester

Two g of the compound from step 312e above was dissolved in 200 mL of ethanol and hydrogenated at 4 Atm over 4 g of Raney nickel catalyst for 24 hours. The catalyst was removed by filtration and the solvent was evaporated. The residue was taken directly to the next step.

Step 312g. N-BOC-2-(methoxymethoxy)-1-(5-oxo-3-pyrrolidinyl)-ethylamine

The residue from step 312f above was dissolved in 150 mL of ethanol and heated at reflux for 8 hours. The solvent was removed, the residue was chromatographed on silica gel, eluting with 4% methanol/methylene chloride. Removal of the solvent gave 1.36 g of title product. MS 289 (M+H)⁺ ; ¹ H NMR (CDCl₃) δ: 1.47 (t, 3H), 2.17 (dd, 1H), 2.38 (dd, 1H), 2.78 (m, 1H), 3.31 (t, 1H), 3.46 (s, 3H), 3.46 (t, 1H), 3.59 (m, 2H), 3.81 (b t, 1H), 4.62 (s, 2H), 4.94 (br d, 1H), 5.43 (br, 1H).

Step 312h. N-BOC-2-(methoxymethoxy)-1-(5-thioxo-3-pyrrolidinyl)-ethylamine

A 500 mg (1.74 mmol) sample of the compound from step 312 g above and 387 mg (0.957 mmol) of Lawesson's reagent were dissolved in 4 mL of THF and stirred under N₂ for 3 hours. The solvent was removed, and the residue was dissolved in CH₂ Cl₂ and chromatographed on silica gel, eluting with 35% ethyl acetate:hexane. Removal of the solvent left 500 mg of product. MS 305 (M+H)⁺ ; ¹ H NMR (CDCl₃) δ: 1.47 (s, 9H), 2.71 (dd, 1H), 2.89 (m, 1H), 3.00 (dd, 1H), 3.37 (s, 3H), 3.53 (dd, 2H), 3.66 (m, 2H), 3.83 (b m, 1H), 4.61 (s, 2H), 4.98 (b d, 1H).

Step 312i. N-BOC-2-(methoxymethoxy)-3-pyrrolidinyl)-ethylamine acetic acid salt

A 250 mg (0.825 mmol) sample of the compound from step 312h above and 1.57 g (6.6 mmol) of NiCl2.6H₂ O were dissolved in 10 mL of a 1:1 mixture of methanol and THF, and the solution was cooled to -78° C. and stirred under N₂. A 749 mg (19.8 mmol) sample of NaBH₄ was added in portions, and the mixture was stirred for 2 hours. The solvents were removed under vacuum, and dissolved in 20% methanol in chloroform. The solution was filters and the solvent removed. The residue was chromatographed on silica gel, eluting with 1:1:1:1 n-butanol:ethyl acetate:H₂ O:acetic acid to provide 349 mg of title product. MS 275 (M+H)⁺ ; ¹ H NMR (D₂ O) δ: 1.44 (s, 9H), 3.03 (m, 1H), 3.30 (m, 1H), 3.40 (s, 3H), 3.48 (m, 1H), 3.60 (t, 2H), 3.75 (m, 1H).

Step 312j. (3R,1S)-8-(3-(1-amino-2-hydroxyethyl)pyrrolidinyl)-1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-9-methyl-4-oxo-4H-quinolizine-3-carboxylic acid hydrochloride

A 107 mg (0.33 mmol) sample of 8-chloro-1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-9-methyl-4-oxo-4H-quinolizine-3-carboxylic acid ethyl ester, from Example 253i above, was dissolved in 2.5 mL of anhydrous acetonitrile, reacted with the compound from step 312i above (0.825 mmol), and carried forward as described in Example 253j-l to give 74 mg of the title product. ¹ H NMR (D₆ -DMSO) δ: 0.60 (m, 2H), 0.94 (m, 1H), 1.05 0n, 1H), 1.78 (m, 1H), 2.05 (m, 1H), 2.19 (m, 2H), 2.60 (s, 3H), 3.57 (m, 1H), 3.73 (m, 3H), 3.92 (m, 1H), 5.41 (m, 1H), 7.91 (s, 1H), 9.09 (d, 1H), 13.83 (br s, 1H).

EXAMPLE 313 (8-(3-(1-amino-1-methylethyl)pyrrolidinyl)-1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-9-methyl-4-oxo-4H -quinolizine-3-carboxylic Acid Hydrochloride

A 150 mg sample of 8-chloro-1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-9-methyl-4-oxo-4H-quinolizine3-carboxylic acid ethyl ester, from Example 253i above, was dissolved in 2 mL of anhydrous acetonitrile, reacted with 1-amino-1-methylethyl)pyrrolidine (155 mg, 0.77 mmol, prepared by standard method from the free base described by Hayakawa et al., U.S. Pat. No. 5,098,912, issued Mar. 24, 1992), and carried forward as described in Example 253k-l to give the title product. MS (high resolution) found: 388.2047; calc: 388.2036 (M+H)⁺ ; ¹ H NMR (D₆ -DMSO) δ: 0.60 (m, 2H), 0.94 (m, 1H), 1.07 (m, 1H), 1.33 (s, 3H), 1.34 (s, 1H), 2.83 (m, 1H), 2.07 (m, 1H), 2.19 (m, 2H), 2.63 (s, 3H), 3.60 (b t, 1H), 3.68 (b t, 1H), 3.81 (m, 1H), 3.93 (m, 1H), 7.90 (s, 1H), 8.11 (b s, 1H), 9.08 (d, 1H), 13.83 (b s, 1H). Anal. Calcd for C₂₁ H₂₇ N₃ O₃ FCl.1.5H₂ O: C, 55.93; H, 6.71; N, 9.32; Found: C, 56.07; H, 6.71; N, 8.95.

EXAMPLE 314 8-(3-(1-aminobutyl)pyrrolidinyl)-1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-9-methyl-4-oxo-4H-quinolizine-3-carboxylic Acid Hydrochloride

Step 314a. 4-(BOC-amino)-3-(nitromethyl)-heptanoic acid ethyl ester

Following the procedure of Example 312 step b, substituting DL-N-BOC-norvaline methyl ester (prepared from norvaline by standard methods) for the compound of step 312a thereof, and carrying the product forward via the procedures of Example 312 steps c-e, the title compound was prepared.

Step 314b. 4-(BOC-amino)-3-(nitromethyl)-heptanol

Repeating the procedure of example 312 step b, substituting 4-(BOC-amino)-3-(nitromethyl)-heptanoic acid ethyl ester (1.3 g, 3.91 mmol), from step 314a above, for the compound of step 312a thereof, the title compound was prepared. MS 291 (M+H)⁺ ; ¹ H NMR (CDClD₃) δ: 0.93 (t, 3H), 1.45 (s, 9H), 1.48 (m, 5H), 1.77 (m, 1H), 2.53 (m, 1H), 3.79 (m, 3H), 4.33 (m, 1H), 4.38 (dd, 1H), 4.49 (dd, 1H).

Step 314c. 4-(BOC-amino)-3-(nitromethyl)-heptanol, O-mesityl ether

A 610 mg (2.03 mmol) sample of the compound from step 314c above was dissolved in 2 mL of CH₂ Cl₂, and the solution was cooled to -10° C. To this was added dropwise 289 mg (0.195 mL, 2.52 mmol) of methanesulfonyl chloride and 319 mg (3.15 mmol) of triethylamine. The solution was stirred for 2 hours at 0°-10° C. The solution was diluted with CH₂ Cl₂ and washed, once with water, once with 5% NaHCO₃, and once with brine. The solvent was dried over MgSO₄ and filtered, and the solvent was removed to give 720 mg of the title product as an oil.

Step 314d. 3-(1-(N-BOC-amino)butyl)pyrrolidine

The 720 mg sample of the product from step 314c was dissolved in 50 mL of methanol and hydrogenated over 360 mg of 10% Pd/C catalyst at 4 Ann and room temperature for 24 hours. MS 2243 (M+H)⁺ ; ¹ H NMR (CD₃ OD) δ: (0.94 (t, 3H), 1.34 (m, 3H), 1.44 (s, 9H), 1.48 (m, 1H), 1.70 (m, 1H), 2.13 (m, 1H), 2.37 (q, 1H), 3.04 (m, 1H), 3.22 (m, 1H), 6.71 (b d, 1H).

Step 314f. 8-(3-(1-aminobutyl)pyrrolidinyl)-1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-9-methyl-4-oxo-4H-quinolizine-3-carboxylic acid hydrochloride

A 238 mg sample of 8-chloro-1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-9-methyl-4-oxo-4H-quinolizine-3-carboxylic acid ethyl ester, from Example 253i above, was dissolved in 5 mL of anhydrous acetonitrile, reacted with 3-(1-(N-BOC-amino)butyl)pyrrolidine (620 mg, 1.83 mmol, prepared in step 314d above), and carried forward as described in Example 253j-l to give the title product. MS (high resolution) found: 402.2199; calc: 402.2193 (M+H)⁺ ; ¹ H NMR (D₆ -DMSO) δ: 0.60 (m, 2H), 0.89 (m, 4H), 1.05 (m, 1H), 1.49 (m, 5H), 1.17 (m, 1H), 2.14 (m, 1H), 2.27 (m, 1H), 2.62 (s, 3H), 3.77 (m, 4H), 3.94 (m, 1H), 7.89 (s, 1H), 8.54 (b m, 1H), 9.07 (d, 1H), 11.47 (br, 1H).

EXAMPLES 315-323

Following the procedures of Steps 253j, 253k and 253l above, replacing the 3-BOC-aminopyrrolidine of Step 253j with the reagent shown, the compounds of Examples 315-323 are prepared as shown in Table 12, below.

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EXAMPLE 324 1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-9-methyl-4-oxo-8-(trans-4-trifluoromethyl-3-aminopyrrolidinyl)-4H-quinolizine-3-carboxylic Acid Hydrochloride

Step 324a. trans-N-benzyl-4-trifluoromethyl-3-pyrrolidinecarboxylic acid ethyl ester

Trifluoroacetic acid (3 mL, 1N in CH₂ Cl₂) was added to a stirred solution of trans-ethyl trifluorocrotonate (4.969 g ) and N-benzyl-N-methoxymethyl)trimethylsilylamine (7.00 g) in 30 mL of CH₂ Cl₂ at 0° C., and the mixture was stirred for 2 hours. After dilution with CH₂ Cl₂, the solution was washed with satd. NaHCO₃ solution and water, dried over MgSO₄ and concentrated under vacuum to give a pale yellow liquid (8.75 g).

Step 324b. trans-N-benzyl-4-trifluoromethyl-3-pyrrolidinecarboxylic acid

A sample (4.739 g ) of this liquid was hydrolyzed with 1.98 g of LiOH.H₂ O in THF:H₂ O (25 mL, 1.5:1) at 60° C. to give after workup 3.64 g of the intermediate as a solid.

Step324c. trans-1-benzyl-3-(BOC-amino)-4-trifluoromethylpyrrolidine

A sample of the intermediate from 324b (3.64 g), diphenylphosphoranyl azide (3.50 mL), t-butanol (40 mL), triethylamine (2.3 mL) and 40 mL of dioxane were mixed and heated at reflux under N₂ for 17 hours. The solvents were removed under vacuum. The residue was dissolved in CH₂ Cl₂, washed with satd. NaHCO₃ solution and water, dried over MgSO₄ and concentrated under vacuum. The product was purified by chromatography on silica gel, eluting with 100:5:5 CH₂ Cl₂ :methanol:NH₄ OH to afford 1.77 g of the title compound.

Step 324d. trans-3-(BOC-amino)-4-trifluoromethylpyrrolidine

The compound from step 324c above (1.55 g) was hydrogenated in 50 mL of methanol over 0.45 g of 10% Pd/C catalyst under 4 Atm of H₂ for 3.5 days. The catalyst was removed by filtration, and the solvent was removed to afford the title compound as a white solid (1.09 g).

Step 324e. 1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-9-methyl-4-oxo-8-(trans-4-trifluoromethyl-3-aminopyrrolidinyl)-4H-quinolizine-3-carboxylic acid hydrochloride

Following the procedure of Example 253 steps k and l, replacing the 3-BOC-aminopyrrolidine of Example 253j with the compound from step 325d above, the title compound was prepared (97 mg). MS: 414 (M+1)⁺ ; ¹ H NMR (D₆ -DMSO) δ: 0.63 (m, 2H), 1.01 (m, 2H), 2.39 (m, 1H), 2.70 (s, 3H), 3.59 (m, 1H), 3.81 (m, 2H), 4.11-4.25 (m, 3H), 8.01 (s, 1H). Anal. Calcd for C₁₉ H₁₉ N₃ O₃ F₄.HCl.1.25H₂ O: C, 48.31; H, 4.80; N, 8.90; Found: C, 48.45; H, 4.63; N, 8.53.

EXAMPLE 325 1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-9-methyl-4-oxo-8-trans-4-trifluoromethyl-3-aminomethylpyrrolidinyl)-4H-quinolizine-3-carboxylic Acid Hydrochloride

Step325a. trans-1-benzyl-3-(hydroxymethyl)-4-trifluoromethylpyrrolidine

A sample of the compound from Example 324 step a above (4.02 g) was dissolved in 10 mL of THF, then LAH (8.0 mL, 1.0N in THF) was added, and the solution was stirred for 30 min at room temperature. The reaction was quenched, and the product was extracted to give 3.36 g of the title product after removal of the solvent.

Step 325b. trans-1-benzyl-3-(aminomethyl)-4-trifluoromethylpyrrolidine

The compound from step 325a above (3.36 g), triphenylphosphine, and phthalimide were dissolved in 50 mL of THF, and DEAD (2.05 mL) was added dropwise to the above solution at room temperature. The reaction was complete almost immediately, and the solvents were removed. The residue was dissolved in 50 mL of ethanol, 0.65 mL of NH₂ NH₂.H₂ O was added, and the reaction was heated at reflux under N₂ for 3 hours. The solution was cooled to room temperature, 5 mL of conc. HCl was added, and the mixture was filtered. The filtrate was concentrated, and the residue was dissolved in 10% HCl and extracted (6x) with CH₂ Cl₂. The aqueous layer was then adjusted to pH 11 with NaOH and extracted with CH₂ Cl₂, which was washed with H₂ O, dried over MgSO₄ and concentrated. The residue was dissolved in 7:25H₂ O:methanol (BOC)₂ O was added, and the reaction stirred at room temperature for 30 min. The methanol was removed under vacuum, and the aqueous residue was extracted with CH₂ Cl₂. The extract was washed with H₂ O, dried over MgSO₄ and concentrated. The residue was purified by chromatography on silica gel, eluting with 1:4 ethyl acetate:hexane, to give the title compound as a white solid.

Step 325c. trans-3-(BOC-aminomethyl)-4-trifluoromethylpyrrolidine

The compound from step 325b above was hydrogenated according to the procedure of Example 324 step d to afford the title compound as a white solid.

Step 325d. 1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-9-methyl-4-oxo-8-(trans-4-trifluoromethyl-3-aminomethylpyrrolidinyl)-4H-quinolizine-3-carboxylic acid hydrochloride

Following the procedure of Example 253 step j above, substituting the compound from step 325c above for the 3-BOC-aminopyrrolidine thereof, and carrying the reaction product forward as in Example 253 steps k and l above, a 77 mg sample of the title product was prepared. MS: 428 (M+1)⁺ ; ¹ H NMR (D₆ -DMSO) δ: 0.63 (m, 2H), 1.02 (m, 2H), 2.36 (m, 1H), 2.69 (s, 3H), 2.80 (m, 1H), 3.08 (m, 2H), 3.69 (m, 1H), 3.83 (m, 1H), 3.94-4.06 (m, 3H), 7.99 (s, 1H), 9.17 (d, 1H, J=10 Hz). Anal. Calcd for C₂₀ H₂₁ N₃ O₃ F₄.HCl.H₂ O: C, 49.85; H, 5.02; N, 8.72; Found: C, 49.86; H, 5.10; N, 8.93.

EXAMPLE 326 3(S)-1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-9-methyl-4-oxo-8-(3-(N-(S)-norvalylamino)pyrrolidinyl)-4H-quinolizine-3-carboxylic Acid Hydrochloric

Following the procedure of Example 166, replacing the starting pyrido-pyrimidine material thereof with the product of Example 253 step j, the title compound was prepared. MS: 445 (M+1)⁺ ; Anal. Calcd for C₂₃ H₂₉ N₄ O₄ F.1.5HCl.0.75H₂ O: C, 53.88; H, 6.29; H, 10.93; Found: C, 53.87; H, 6.10; N, 11.10.

EXAMPLE 327 3(S)-1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-9-methyl-4-oxo-8-(3-(N-(S)-alanylamino)pyrrolidinyl)-4H-quinoline-3-carboxylic Acid Hydrochloride

Following the procedure of Example 167, replacing the starting pyrido-pyrimidine material thereof with the product of Example 253 step j, 97 mg of the title compound was prepared. MS: 417 (M+1)⁺ ; ¹ H NMR (D₆ -DMSO) δ: 0.60 (m,2H), 1.00 (m, 2H), 1.35 (d, 3H, J=7 Hz), 2.00 (m, 1H), 2.20-2.31 (m, 2H), 2.62 (s, 3H), 3.56 (m, 1H), 3.80 (m, 2), 3.93-4.06 (m, 2H), 4.43 (m, 1H), 7.91 (s, 1H), 8.19 (br, 3H), 8.91 (d, 1H, J=6 Hz), 9.09 (d, 1H, J=10.5 Hz), 13.85 (br, 1H). Anal. Calcd for C₂₁ H₂₅ N₄ O₄ F.2HCl: C, 51.54; H, 5.56; Found: C, 51.50; H, 5.48.

EXAMPLE 328 3(S)-1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-9-methyl-4-oxo-8-(3-(N-(S)-alanyl-(S)-alanylamino)pyrrolidinyl)-4H-quinolizine-3-carboxylic Acid Hydrochloride

Following the procedure of Example 168, replacing the starting pyrido-pyrimidine material thereof with the product of Example 253 step j, 680 mg of the title compound was prepared. MS: 488 (M-Cl)⁺ ; ¹ H NMR (D₆ -DMSO) δ: 0.60 (m, 2H), 1.00 (m, 2H), 1.23 (d, 3H, J=7.5 Hz), 1.33 (d, 3H, J=7.0 Hz), 1.98 (m, 1H), 3.85-4.01 (m, 4H), 4.31-4.37 (m, 2H), 7.91 (s, 1H), 8.13 (br, 3H), 8.47 (d, 1H, J=6.0 Hz), 8.65 (d, 1H, J=7.5 Hz), 9.10 (d, 1H, J=10.5 Hz). Anal. Calcd for C₂₄ H₃₀ N₅ O₅ F.3HCl.0.5H₂ O: C, 46.18; H, 5.57; N, 11.22; Found: C, 46.34; H, 5.77; N, 11.52.

EXAMPLE 329 1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-6-methyl-4-oxo-8-(3-aminopyrrolidinyl)-4H-quinolizine-3-carboxylic Acid Hydrochloride

Step 329a. 4-t-butoxy-3-chloro-2,5-difluoro-6-(trimethylsilylmethyl)pyridine

To a stirred solution of 4-t-butoxy-3-chloro-trifluoropyridine (7.55 g, prepared as in Example 253 step a above) in 200 mL of THF at -78° C. was added trimethylsilylmethyl lithium (1.0M in pentane, 66 mL) dropwise, and the resulting solution was stirred for 1 hour. The reaction was quenched with satd NaCl solution, and the mixture was extracted with ether. The extract was washed with brine, dried over MgSO₄ and concentrated. The residue was purified by chromatography on silica gel, eluting with 1:32 ethyl acetate:hexane to give 6.26 g of title compound.

Step 329b. 4-t-butoxy-2,5-difluoro-6-(trimethylsilylmethyl)pyridine

The compound from step 329a above was dissolved in 100 mL of ethyl acetate, and 15 mL of triethylamine and 1.3 g of 10% Pd/C were added. The mixture was shaken under 4 Atm of H₂ for 24 hours. The catalyst was removed, and the filtrate was concentrated. The residue was purified with column chromatography on silica gel, eluting with 1:32 ethyl acetate:hexane to give 4.38 g of a colorless liquid.

Step 329c. 2,5-difluoro-4-t-butoxy-6-methylpyridine

A 1.00 g sample of the compound from step 329b above was dissolved in 10 mL of THF, BH₄ NF (1.0M in THF, 3.7 mL) was added, and the reaction was stirred at room temperature for 2.5 hours. The solvent was removed, and the residue was dissolved in ether, which was then washed with water, brine, and dried over MgSO₄. Removal of the solvent and purification of the residue by chromatography on silica gel, eluting with 1:32 ethyl acetate:hexane, gave 0.68 g of the title compound as a colorless liquid.

Step 329d. 1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-6-methyl-4-oxo-8-(3-aminopyrrolidinyl)-4H-quinolizine-3-carboxylic acid hydrochloride

Following the procedure of Example 253 step e, replacing the 3-methylpyridine compound thereof with the 6-methyl compound form step 329c above, and carrying the product forward according to steps 253e-l, a 31 mg sample of the title compound was prepared. MS: 346 (M-Cl)⁺ ; ¹ H NMR (D₆ -DMSO) δ: 0.53 (m, 2H), 0.99 (m, 2H), 1.87 (m, 1H), 2.20 (m, 1H), 2.34 (m, 1H), 2.87 (d, 3H, J=5.5 Hz), 3.76-4.02 (m, 5H), 6.92 (d, 1H, J=9 Hz), 7.72 (s, 1H), 8.38 (br, 3H). Anal. Calcd for C₁₈ H₂₀ N₃ O₃ F.HCl.1.5 H₂ O: C, 52.88; H, 5.92; N, 10.28; Found: C, 52.60; H, 5.98; N, 10.18.

EXAMPLE 330 1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-4H-8-(1-imidazolyl)-9-methyl-4-oxo-quinolizine-3-carboxylic Acid Hydrochloride

Following the procedure of Example 253 step j, replacing the 3-t-BOC-aminopyrrolidine thereof with imidazole, and carrying the product forward as in Example 253 step k, the title compound was prepared. HRMS: (M+H)⁺ calcd: 328.1097; found: 328.1110 ¹ H NMR (CDCl₃) δ: 0.90 (m, 2H), 1.18 (m, 2H), 2.40 (m, 1H), 2.83 (s, 3H), 7.15 (s, 1H), 7.39 (s, 1H), 7.71 (s, 1H), 8.66 (s, 1H), 9.43 (d, 1H, J=6 Hz).

EXAMPLE 331 8-(3-amino-1-pyrrolidinyl)-1-ethyl-7-fluoro-4H-4-oxo-9-methyl-quinolizine-3-carboxylic Acid Hydrochloride

Following the procedure of Example 253 step e, replacing the cyclopropylacetonitrile compound thereof with propionitrile, and carrying the product forward as in Example 253 steps e-l, the title compound was prepared. MS: 334 (M-Cl)⁺ ; ¹ H NMR (D₆ -DMSO) δ: 2.28 (m, 3H), 2.22 (m, 1H), 2.52 (m, 4H), 2.96 (m, 2H), 3.88-4.18 (m, 5H), 8.01 (s, 1H), 9.05 (d, 1H, J=10 Hz). Anal. Calcd for C₁₇ H₂₀ N₃ O₃ FCl.HCl.1.5H₂ O: C, 51.45; H, 6.10; N, 10.59; Cl, 8.93; Found: C, 51.51; H, 5.90; N, 10.78; Cl, 8.91.

EXAMPLE 332 8-(3-amino-1-pyrrolidinyl)-1-cyclopropyl-9-ethyl-7-fluoro-4H-4-oxo-quinolizine-3-carboxylic Acid Hydrochloride

Following the procedure of Example 253 step c, replacing the methyl iodide thereof with ethyl iodide, and carrying the product forward as in Example 253 steps 253d-l, the title compound was prepared. MS: 360 (M-Cl)⁺ ; ¹ H NMR (D₆ -DMSO) δ: 0.52 (m, 2H), 0.87 (t, 3H, J=6 Hz), 0.98 (m, 2H), 2.20 (m, 2H), 2.33 (m, 1H), 3.20 (m, 2H), 3.65-3.96 (m, 5H), 7.95 (s, 1H), 8.43 (br, 3H), 9.07 (d, 1H, J=10.5 Hz), 13.83 (br, 1H). Anal. Calcd for C₁₉ H₂₂ N₃ O₃ F.1.25HCl.1.5H₂ O: C, 53.95; H, 6.01; N, 9.93; Found: C, 53.82; H, 5.87; N, 10.18.

EXAMPLE 333 1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-4H-9-methyl-4-oxo-8-(3-(1,2,3-triazol-1-yl)-1-pyrrolidinyl)-quinolizine-3-carboxylic Acid

Step 333a. 1-benzyl-3-(1,2,3-triazol-1-yl)pyrrolidine

A solution of 3-azido-1-benzylpyrrolidine (2.30 g) and trimethylsilylacetylene (8.0 mL) in 15 mL of toluene was heated at reflux for 18 hours. The solvents were removed to give an oily residue. The residue was dissolved in 20% HCl and heated at reflux for 16 hours. The solution was cooled, made basic with NaHCO₃, and extracted with methylene chloride. The organic layer was washed with water, dried over MgSO₄ and concentrated. The crude product was purified by chromatography on silica gel, eluting with CH₂ Cl₂ :methanol:NH₄ OH 100:10:1.

Step 333b. 3-(1,2,3-triazol-1-yl)pyrrolidine

The compound from step 333a was dissolved in methanol and hydrolyzed by hydrogenation for 16 hours with a catalyst of10% Pd/C. The mixture was filtered, and the solvent was removed to give 1.00 g of the product.

Step 333c. 1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-4H-9-methyl-4-oxo-8-(3-(1,2,3-triazol-1-yl)-1-pyrrolidinyl)-quinolizine-3-carboxylic acid

Following the procedure of Example 253 step j, replacing the 3-BOC-aminopyrrolidine thereof with the compound from step 333b, and carrying the product forward as in Example 253 steps j & k, the title compound was prepared. mp 183°-186° C. MS: 398 (M-Cl)⁺ ; ¹ H NMR (D₆ -DMSO) δ: 0.61 (m, 2H), 0.99 (m, 2H), 2.31 (m, 1H), 2.56 (m, 2H), 2.62 (s, 3H), 3.84 (m, 1H), 3.99 (m, 1H), 4.10 (m, 1H), 4.36 (m, 1H), 5.46 (m, 1H), 7.80 (s, 1H), 7.92 (s, 1H), 8.32 (s, 1H), 9.11 (d, 1H, J=11 Hz). Anal. Calcd for C₂₀ H₂₀ N₅ O₃ F: C, 60.45; H, 5.07; N, 17.62; Found: C, 60.46; H, 5.20; N, 17.63.

EXAMPLE 334 1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-4H-9-methyl-4-oxo-8-(cis-3-amino-4-methyl-1-pyrrolidinyl-quinolizine-3-carboxylic Acid Hydrochloride

Following the procedure of Example 253 step j, replacing the 3-BOC-aminopyrrolidine thereof with cis-3-BOC-amino-4-methylpyrrolidine, and carrying the product forward as in Example 253 steps j-l, the title compound was prepared. MS: 360 (M-Cl)⁺ ; ¹ H NMR (D₆ -DMSO) δ: 0.60 (m, 2H), 0.99 (m, 2H), 1.18 (d, 3H, J=7 Hz), 2.30 (m, 1H), 2.62 (s, 3H), 3.48-4.00 (m, 6H), 7.94 (s, 1H), 8.40 (m, 3H), 9.10 (d, 1H, J=10.5 Hz). Anal. Calcd. for C₁₉ H₂₂ N₃ O₃ F.HCl.1.25H₂ O: C, 54.55; H, 6.14; N, 10.04; Found: C, 54.62; H, 6.10; N, 10.08.

EXAMPLE 335 8-(2-aminomethyl)-1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-4H-9-methyl-4-oxo-quinolizine-3-carboxylic Acid Hydrochloride

Following the procedure of Example 253 step j, replacing the 3-BOC-aminopyrrolidine thereof with 2-aminoethylamine, and carrying the product forward as in Example 253 steps j-l, the title compound was prepared. MS: 320 (M-Cl)⁺ ; ¹ H NMR (D₂ O) δ: 0.60 (m, 2H), 1.02 (m, 2H), 2.02 (m, 1H), 2.64 (s, 3H), 3.40 (m, 2H), 3.99 (m, 2H), 7.40 (s, 1H), 8.80 (d, 1H, J=10.5 Hz). Anal. Calcd for C₁₆ H₁₈ N₃ O₃ F.HCl.0.85H₂ O: C, 51.78; H, 5.62; N, 11.32; Found: C, 51.79; H, 5.31; N, 11.15.

EXAMPLE 336 8-(3-(ethylaminomethyl)pyrrolidinyl)-1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-4H-9-methyl-4-oxo-quinolizine-3-carboxylic Acid Hydrochloride

Following the procedure of Example 253 step j, replacing the 3-BOC-aminopyrrolidine thereof with 3-((N-BOC-N-ethyl)amino)methylpyrrolidine, and carrying the product forward as in Example 253 steps j-l, the title compound was prepared. MS: 388 (M-Cl)⁺ ; ¹ H NMR (CD₃ OD) δ: 0.60-0.68 (m, 2H), 1.05 (m, 2H), 1.37 (m, 3H), 1.91 (m, 1H), 2.31 (m, 2H), 2.68 (s, 3H), 2.69 (m, 1H), 3.15 (m, 2H), 3.33 (m, 2H), 3.75-3.96 (m, 4H), 8.01 (s, 1H), 9.03 (d, 1H, J=10.5 Hz). Anal. Calcd for C₂₁ H₂₆ N₃ O₃ F.1.25HCl.H₂ O: C, 55.92; H, 6.54; N, 9.32; Found: C, 56.18; H, 6.32; N, 9.27.

EXAMPLE. 337 8-(3-(1-aminoethyl)pyrrolidinyl)-1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-4H-9-methyl-4-oxo-quinolizine-3-carboxylic Acid Hydrochloride

Following the procedure of Example 253 step j, replacing the 3-BOC-aminopyrrolidine thereof with 3-(N-BOC-aminoethyl)pyrrolidine, and carrying the product forward as in Example 253 steps j-l, the title compound was prepared. MS: 374 (M-Cl)⁺ ; Anal. Calcd for C₂₀ H₂₄ N₃ O₃ F.HCl.H₂ O: C, 56.14; H, 6.36; Found: C, 56.27; H, 6.14.

EXAMPLE 338 1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-4H-9-methyl-8-(2-methyl-2,8-diaza-8-bicyclo[4.3.0]nonyl)-4-oxo-quinolizine-3-carboxylic Acid Hydrochloride

Following the procedure of Example 253 step j, replacing the 3-BOC-aminopyrrolidine thereof with 2-methyl-2,8-diaza-bicyclo[4.3.0]nonane, and carrying the product forward as in Example 253 steps j-l, the title compound was prepared. MS: 400 (M-Cl)⁺ ; ¹ H NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ: 0.65 (m, 2H), 0.92 (m, 1H), 1.09 (m, 1H), 1.80-1.95 (m, 5H), 2.31 (m, 1H), 2.69 (s, 3H), 2.83 (m, 5H), 3.61-4.34 (m, 5H), 7.90 (s, 1H), 9.10 (d, 1H, J=10.5 Hz). Anal. Calcd for C₂₂ H₂₆ N₃ O₃ F.1.25HCl.0.5H₂ O: C, 58.20; H, 6.27; N, 9.25; Found, C, 58.09; H, 6.27; N, 9.25.

EXAMPLE 339 1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-4H-8-((1S,4S)-2,5-diaza-bicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-yl)-9-methyl-4-oxo-quinolizine-3-carboxylic Acid Hydrochloride

Following the procedure of Example 253 step j, replacing the 3-BOC-aminopyrrolidine thereof with (1S,4S)-2,5-diaza-5-BOC-bicyclo[2.2.1 ]heptane (prepared according to J. Med Chem., 32:1598 (1988)), and carrying the product forward as in Example 253 steps j-l, the title compound was prepared. MS: 358 (M-Cl)⁺ ; ¹ H NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ: 0.59 (m, 1H), 0.93 (m, 1H), 1.06 (m, 1H), 2.05 (m, 1H), 2.31 (m, 2H), 2.59 (s, 3H), 3.45 (m, 2H), 3.61 (m, 1H), 4.09 (m, 1H), 4.51 (m, 1H), 4.96 (m, 1H), 7.97 (s, 1H), 9.07 (br, 1H), 9.20 (d, 1H, J=10.5 Hz), 9.54 (br, 1H). Anal. Calcd for C₁₉ H₂₀ N₃ O₃ F.1.5HCl.1.0 H₂ O: C, 53.06; H, 5.51; N, 9.77; Found: C, 53.19; H, 5.37; N, 9.58.

EXAMPLE 340 1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-4H-9-methyl-4-oxo-8-(3-(2-pyridinyl)-1-pyrrolidinyl)-quinolizine-3-carboxylic Acid Hydrochloride

Following the procedure of Example 253 step j, replacing the 3-BOC-aminopyrrolidine thereof with 3-(2-pyridinyl)pyrrolidine, and carrying the product forward as in Example 253 steps j-l, the title compound was prepared. MS: 408 (M-Cl)⁺ ; ¹ H NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ: 0.60 (m, 2H), 0.99 (m, 2H), 2.30-2.40 (m, 2H), 2.60 (m, 1H), 2.64 (s, 3H), 3.86-4.16 (m, 4H), 7.80 (m, 1H), 7.90 (s, 1H), 9.07 (d, 1H, J=11 Hz). Anal. Calcd for C₂₃ H₂₃ N₃ O₃ F.HCl.H₂ O: C, 55.43; H, 5.26; N, 8.43; Found: C, 55.69; H, 4.97; N, 8.52.

EXAMPLE 341 8-((1R*,2S*,6R*)-2-amino-8-azabicyclo[4.3.0]nonan-8-yl)-1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-4H-9-methyl-4-oxo-quinolizine-3-carboxylic Acid Hydrochloride

Step 341a. 1R*,2S*,6R*-2-BOC-amino-8-azabicyclo[4.3.0]nonane

Two mL of 1.0N trifluoracetic acid was added to a stirred solution of 2.0 mL of cyclohexane and 4.92 g of N-benzyl-N-(methoxymethyl)-trimethylsilylmethylamine (prepared according to Chem. Pharm. Bull., 33:2762 (1985)) in 20 mL of methylene chloride at 0° C. The mixture was stirred at room temperature for 16 hours, then diluted with methylene chloride. The solution was washed with NaHCO₃ and water, then dried over MgSO₄. Removal of the solvent left an oily residue. The residue was dissolved in 65 mL of methanol, after which were added 2.2 g of NH₂ OH.HCl, 10 mL of 10% NaOH, and 6.5 mL of methylene chloride, and the reaction was heated at 60° C. for 3 hours. The solvents were removed, and the residue was dissolved in methylene chloride, which was washed with water, dried over MgSO₄ and concentrated to give an oil. The oil was dissolved in 50 mL of THF, 1.57 g of LAH were added, and the mixture was heated at reflux for 2 hours. The reaction was quenched with water, the solid was removed, and the filtrate was concentrated. The concentrate was dissolved in 40 mL of methanol and 10 mL of water. To this solution was added 5.0 g of (BOC)₂ O and the reaction was stirred for 16 hours. The methanol was removed under vacuum, and the residue was extracted with methylene chloride. The extract was washed with water, dried over MgSO₄ and concentrated to give an oil. The oil was purified by chromatography on silica gel, eluting with 100:5:0.5 methylene chloride:methanol:NH₄ OH to give 0.36 g of the 1R*,2S*,6R* isomer and 2.22 g of the 1R*,2R*,6R* isomer of the title compound. The 1R*,2S*,6R* isomer was stirred with 0.12 g Of 10%Pd/C in 25 mL of methanol under 4 Atm of H₂ for 48 hours. The catalyst was filtered off, and the solvent was removed to give the title compound.

341b. 8-((1R*,2S*,6R*)-2-amino-8-azabicyclo[4.3.0]nonan-8-yl))-1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-4H-9-methyl-4-oxo-quinolizine-3-carboxylic acid hydrochloride

Following the procedure of Example 253 step j, replacing the 3-BOC-aminopyrrolidine thereof with 1R*,2S*,6R*-2-BOC-amino-8-azabicyclo[4.3.0]nonane, prepared in step 341a above, and carrying the product forward as in Example 253 steps j-l, the title compound was prepared. MS: 400 (M-Cl)⁺ ; ¹ H NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ: 0.63 (m, 2H), 0.94 (m, 1H), 1.05 (m, 1H), 1.42-1.62 (m, 4H), 1.97 (m, 1H), 2.31 0n, 2H), 2.62 (s, 3H), 2.67 (m, 1H), 3.19 (m, 1H), 3.54 (m, 1H), 3.82 (m, 1H), 4.00 (m, 2H), 7.89 (s, 1H), 8.18 (br, 3H), 9.06 (d, 1H), J=11 Hz). Anal. Calcd for C₂₂ H₂₆ N₃ O₃ F.1.25HCl.1.5H₂ O: C, 55.55; H, 6.43; N, 8.83; Found: C, 55.40; H, 6.38; N, 8.72.

EXAMPLE 342 8-((1R*,2R*,6R*)-2-amino-8-azabicylo-[4.3.0]nonan-8-yl))-1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-4H-9-methyl-4-oxo-quinolizine-3-carboxylic Acid Hydrochloride

Step 342a. 1R*,2R*,6R*-2-BOC-amino-8-azabicyclo[4.3.0]nonane

Removing the N-benzyl group from the 1R*,2R*,6R*-isomer of Example 341 step a, the title compound was prepared.

Step 341b. 8-((1R*,2R,6R*)-2-amino-8-azabicyclo[4.3.0]nonan-8-yl))-1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-4H-9-methyl-4-oxo-quinolizine-3-carboxylic acid hydrochloride

Following the procedure of Example 253 step j, replacing the 3-BOC-aminopyrrolidine thereof with 1R*,2R*,6R*-2-BOC-amino-8-azabicyclo[4.3.0]nonane, prepared in step 342a above, and carrying the product forward as in Example 253 steps j-l, the title compound was prepared. MS: 400 (M-Cl)⁺ ; ¹ H NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ: 0.53-0.61 (m, 2H), 0.95-1.06 (m, 2H), 1.30 (m,2H), 1.60 (m, 2H), 1.81 (m, 2H), 2.29 (m, 1H), 2.49 (m, 1H), 2.64 (s, 3H), 2.77 (m, 1H), 3.32-3.49 (m, 3H), 4.16 (m, 2H), 7.91 (s, 1H), 8.33 (br, 3H), 9.06 (d, 1H), J=10 Hz). Anal. Calcd for C₂₂ H₂₆ N₃ O₃ F.1.0HCl.1.25H₂ O: C, 57.64; H, 6.49; N, 9.17; Found: C, 57.70; H, 6.80; N, 9.18.

EXAMPLE 343 8-((1α,5α,6α)-6-amino-3-azabicyclo[3.1.0]hexan-3-yl))-1-cyclopropyl-9-methyl-7-fluoro-4H-4-oxo-quinolizine-3-carboxylic Acid Hydrochloride

Following the procedure of Example 253 step j, replacing the 3-BOC-aminopyrrolidine thereof with 1α,2α,6α-2-BOC-amino-8-azabicyclo[4.3.0]hexane, prepared according to U.S. Pat. No. 5,298,629, and carrying the product forward as in Example 253 steps j-l, the title compound was prepared. MS: 358 (M-Cl)⁺ ; ¹ H NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ: 0.61 (m, 2H), 1.01 (m, 2H), 2.12 (br s, 2H), 2.33 (m, 1H), 2.62 (s, 3H), 3.81 (m, 5H), 7.97 (s, 1H), 8.46 (br s, 3H), 9.11 (d, 1H, J=10.5 Hz), 13.83 (br, 1H). Anal. Calcd for C₁₉ H₂₀ N₃ O₃ F.1.5 HCl.0.5H₂ O: C, 54.19; H, 5.39; N, 9.98; Found: C, 54.43; H, 5.28; N, 9.87.

EXAMPLE 344 8-(cis-3-amino-4-fluoro-1-pyrrolidinyl))-1-cyclopropyl-9-methyl-7-fluoro-4H-4-oxo-quinolizine-3-carboxylic Acid Hydrochloride

Step 344a. cis-3-BOC-aminopyrrolidine

1-BOC-3,4-epoxy-pyrrolidine (20 g) was dissolved in 200 mL of CH₂ Cl₂. MCPBA (50-60% pure, 61.5 g) in 500 mL of CH₂ Cl₂ was added to the above solution at 0° C., and the reaction was stirred at 45° C. for 18 hours. The reaction mixture was filtered, and the filtrate was treated with NaHSO₃ (ca. 5 g). The solution was then poured into 1 L of 1N NaOH, the mixture was shaken, and the organic phase was separated, washed with water, dried over MgSO₄ and concentrated. The residue was taken directly to the next step.

Step 344b. trans-3-azido-1-benzyloxycarboxy-4-hydroxypyrrolidine

The compound from step 344a above was dissolved in 250 mL of acetone. NaN₃ (20.16 g) in 200 mL of water was added, and the reaction was stirred at 60° C. for 18 hours. The reaction mixture was poured into satd. NaCl solution, and the mixture was extracted (3x) with CH₂ Cl₂. The extract was washed with water, dried over MgSO₄ and concentrated. The residue was purified by column chromatography on silica gel, eluting with 3% methanol in CH₂ Cl₂ to yield 5.92 g of the product.

Step 344c. cis-azido-1-benzyloxycarboxy-4-fluoropyrrolidine

The compound from step 344b above was dissolved in 15 mL of CH₂ Cl₂ and cooled to -78° C. DAST (0.82 mL) was added, and the reaction was stirred at room temperature for 16 hours. The solvent was removed, the residue dissolved in ethyl acetate, and the solution was washed with satd NaHCO₃, brine, and dried over mgso4. The solvent was removed, and the residue was purified by column chromatography on silica gel, eluting with 1% methanol in CH₂ Cl₂ to yield 0.88 g of the title compound. ¹ H NMR (CDCl₃) δ: 3.62 (m, 4H), 4.22 (br d, 1H, J=11 Hz), 4.99 (br d, 1H, J=51 Hz), 5.16 (s, 2H), 7.36 (m, 5H).

Step 344d. cis-3-(BOC-amino)-4-fluoropyrrolidine

The compound from step 344c was stirred with Raney Ni in methanol under 4 Atm H₂ for 9 hours. The catalyst was removed by filtration. The filtrate was concentrated, and the residue was treated with (BOC)₂ O and the reaction was stirred for 16 hours. The methanol was removed under vacuum, and the residue was extracted with methylene chloride. The extract was washed with water, dried over MgSO₄ and concentrated. The residue was purified by chromatography on silica gel, eluting with 100:5:0.5 methylene chloride:methanol:NH₄ OH to give the 1-benzyloxycarboxy compound. This protecting group was removed by hydrogenolysis over Pd/C under H₂ for 30 min. The catalyst was removed, and the filtrate was concentrated to give the title compound (331 mg). MS: 205 (M-Cl)⁺ ; ¹ H NMR (CDCl₃) δ: 1.46 (s, (H), 2.67 (dd, J=4.5, 12 Hz, 1H), 3.04 (dd, J=4.5, 14, 36 Hz, 1H), 3.18 (dd, J=14, 25 Hz, 1H), 3.44 (dd, J=7.5, 12 Hz, 1H), 4.08-4.12 (m, 1H), 4.49 (br s, 1H), 4.98 (br d, J=53 Hz, 1H).

Step 344e. 8-(cis-3-amino-4-fluoro-1-pyrrolidinyl))-1-cyclopropyl-9-methyl-7-fluoro-4H-4-oxo-quinolizine-3-carboxylic acid hydrochloride

Following the procedure of Example 253 step j, replacing the 3-BOC-aminopyrrolidine thereof with the compound from step 344d above, and carrying the product forward as in Example 253 steps j-l, the title compound (44 mg) was prepared. MS: 364 (M-Cl)⁺ ; HRMS: calc for C₁₈ H₁₉ N₃ O₃ F₂ (M₋ Cl)⁺ : 364.1473; found: 364.1480. ¹ H NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ: 0.62 (m, 2H), 1.00 (m, 2H), 2.36 (m, 1H), 2.68 (s, 3H), 3.77 (m, 1H), 3.93 (m, 1H), 4.11 (m, 1H), 4.31-4.41 (m, 1H), 5.50 (br d, J=51 Hz, 1H), 7.99 (s, 1H), 8.69 (br s, 3H), 9.16 (d, J=9 Hz, 1H), Anal. Calcd for C₁₈ H₁₉ N₃ O₃ F₂.1.3HCl.2.0H₂ O: C, 48.39; H, 5.48; N, 9.40; Found: C, 48.12; H, 5.58; N, 9.63.

EXAMPLE 345 1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-4H-8-(1-homopiperazinyl))-9-methyl-4-oxo-quinolizine-3-carboxylic Acid, Acetic Acid Salt

Following the procedure of Example 298, replacing the 3-(dimethylamino)pyrrolidine thereof with the homopiperazine, the title compound was prepared. mp 195°-198° C. (dec.). MS: 360 (M+H)⁺ ; ¹ H NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ: 0.55 (m, 2H), 0.98 (m, 2H), 1.83 (s, 6H), 2.26-2.38 (m, 2H), 2.69 (br s, 3H), 2.89 (m, 4H), 8.08 (br s, 1H), 9.04 (br s, 1H).

EXAMPLE 346 7,9-difluoro-4H-8-(4-methylpiperazinyl)-4-oxo-1-phenyl-quinolizine-3-carboxylic Acid Hydrochloride

Step 346a. 1-(2,3,5,6-tetrafluoro-4-pyridinyl)-4-methylpiperazine

To a cold solution of pentafluoropyridine (16.1 g, 95.2 mmol) and triethyl amine (11.1 g, 110 mmol) in 150 mL of CH₂ Cl₂ a solution of N-methylpiperazine (10.0 g, 100 mmol) in 50 mL of CH₂ Cl₂ was added dropwise. The solution was stirred for 2 hours, then stirred for 16 hours at room temperature. The solution was extracted with water and washed with brine, and the organic layer was dried over MgSO₄ and concentrated to give 23.25 g of the product. MS: 250 (M+H)⁺ ; ¹ H NMR (CDCl₃) δ: 2.35 (s, 3H), 2.55 (m, 4H), 3.5 (m, 4H).

Step 346b. 1-(2-hydrazino-3,5,6-trifluoro-4-pyridinyl)-4-methylpiperazine

To a solution of the compound from step 346a above (23.24 g, 93.2 mmol) in 500 mL of ethanol was added 37.34 g (746 mmol) of hydrazine hydrate, and the reaction was heated at reflux for 16 hours. The solvent was removed, and the residue was dissolved in CH₂ Cl₂. The solution was washed with water, dried over MgSO₄, filtered and the solvent removed under vacuum. The residue was triturated with ether, and collected by filtration to obtain 17.42 g of light yellow solid. mp 174°-175° C. MS: 262 (M+H)⁺ ; ¹ H NMR (CDCl₃) δ: 2.35 (s, 3H), 2.52 (m, 4H), 3.42 (m, 4H), 3.76 (s, 2H), 5.68 (s, 1H). Anal. Calcd for C₁₀ H₁₄ N₅ F₃ : C, 45.97; H, 5.40; N, 26.81; Found: C, 45.99; H, 5.34; N, 26.65.

Step 346c. 1-(2,3,5-trifluoro-4-pyridinyl)-4-methylpiperazine

A suspension of 17.36 g (66.4 mmol) of the compound from step 346b above in 200 mL of ethanol and 20 mL of 20% NaOH was stirred and air was bubbled through for 16 hours. The mixture was poured into brine, and this mixture was extracted with CH₂ Cl₂. The extract was dried over MgSO₄, filtered, and the solvent was removed to give 13.40 g of a solid. The residue was purified by chromatography on silica gel, eluting with ethyl acetate, to afford 11.54 g of pure title product. MS: 232 (M+H)⁺ ; ¹ H NMR (CDCl₃) δ: 2.34 (s, 3H), 2.52 (m, 4H), 3.46 (m, 4H), 7.66 (m, 1H). Anal. Calcd for C₁₀ H₁₂ N₃ F₃ : C, 51.94; H, 5.23; N, 18.18; Found: C, 51.63; H, 4.92; N, 17.73.

Step 346d. 2-(3,5-difluoro-4-(4-methylpiperazinyl)-2-pyridinyl)-phenylacetonitrile

A solution of LDA (99.4 mmol, 66.3 mL, 1M in cyclohexane) in 50 mL of THF was prepared and cooled at -78° C. for 15 min. To this solution was added in a dropwise manner a solution of 8.87 g (75.7 mmol) of phenylacetonitrile in 35 mL of THF. The reaction was stirred at -78° C. for 15 min, then 0° C. for 30 min. The solution was then cooled to -60° C. and a solution of the compound from step 346c in 35 mL of .THF was added dropwise. The reaction mixture was stirred for 1 hour at -60° C. and at 0° C. for 3 hours. The reaction contents were poured into excess NH₄ Cl solution, and the mixture was extracted with CH₂ Cl₂. The extract was washed with brine, dried over MgSO₄ and filtered, and the solvent was removed. The residue was purified by chromatography on silica gel, eluting with 1:20 methanol:chloroform, to yield 10.24 g of the title compound. MS: 329 (M+H)⁺ ; ¹ H NMR (CDCl₃) δ: 2.35 (s, 3H), 2.52 (m, 4H), 3.41 (m, 4H), 5.43 (s, 1H), 7.35 (m, 3H), 7.45 (m, 2H), 8.13 (m, 1H), Anal. Calcd for C₁₈ H₁₈ N₄ F₂.0.5H₂ O: C, 64.95; H, 5.57; N, 16.83; Found: C, 62.51; H, 5.50; N, 16.96.

Step 346e. 1-(2-benzyl-3.5-difluoro-4-pyridinyl)-4-methylpiperazine

To a solution of the compound from step 346d above (8.55 g, 26mmol) in 50 mL of ethanol was rapidly added 13.6 mL of conc. H₂ SO₄. After an initial temperature rise, the solution was stirred at room temperature for 2hr, then at reflux for 48 hours. The reaction solution was cooled and poured into H₂ O, adjusted to a basic pH with solid K₂ CO₃ and extracted with CH₂ Cl₂. The extract was dried over MgSO₄ and filtered, and the solvent was removed. The residue was purified by chromatography on silica gel, eluting with ethyl acetate to afford 3.57 g of the title compound. MS: 304 (M+H)⁺ ; ¹ H NMR (CDCl₃) δ: 2.35 (s, 3H), 2.52 (m, 4H), 3.40 (m, 4H), 4.07 (m, 2H), 7.20 (m, 1H), 7.30 (m, 4H), 8.05 (m, 1H).

Step 346f. 4-(3,5-difluoro-4-(4-methylpiperazin-1-yl)-2-pyridinyl)-2-ethoxycarbonyl-4-phenyl-2-butenoic acid ethyl ester

To 30 mL of THF cooled to -60° C. was slowly added 5.8 mL of butyl lithium (14.5 mmol, 2.5M in hexane), and the solution was stirred for 10 min. To this first solution was added dropwise a solution of 3.52 g (116 mmol) of the compound from step 346e above in 15 mL of THF. The reaction mixture was stirred for 10 min, then a solution of 3.4 mL (16.8 mmol) of diethyl ethoxymethylenemalonate in 15 mL of THF was added dropwise. The reaction was stirred for 0.5 hours at -60° C., then for 2 hours at room temperature. The reaction solution was poured into a 15% aq. NH₄ Cl solution, and the mixture was extracted with CHCl₃. The extract was dried over MgSO₄ and filtered, and the solvent was removed. The residue was purified by chromatography on silica gel, eluting with ethyl acetate to afford 4.09 g of the title compound. MS: 520 (M+H)⁺ ; Anal. Calcd for C₂₇ H₃₅ F₂ N₃ O₅ : C, 62.41; H, 6.79; N, 8.09; Found: C, 62.58; H, 6.63; N, 8.07.

Step 346g. 7,9-difluoro-4H-8-(4-methylpiperazinyl)-4-oxo-1-phenyl-quinolizine-3-carboxylic acid, ethyl ester

A 3.16 g (6.08 mmol) sample of the compound from step 346f above was dissolved in 20 mL of DMSO, and the solution was heated at reflux for 1 hour. The solution was poured into aq. 5% NaHCO₃ solution, and the mixture was extracted with CHCl₃. The extract was washed with brine, dried over MgSO₄ and filtered, and the solvent was removed. The residue (2.23 g) was purified by chromatography on silica gel, eluting with 4:1:0.1 ethyl acetate:ethanol:TEA to yield 681 mg of the title compound. MS: 428 (M+H)⁺ ; ¹ H NMR (CDCl₃) δ: 1.40 (m, 3H), 2.40 (m, 2H), 2.58 (m, 5H), 3.10 (m, 2H), 4.38 (m, 2H, 7.40 (m, 6H), 8.12 (s, 1H), 9.30 (m, 1H).

Step 346h. 7,9-difluoro-4H-8-(4-methylpiperazinyl)-4-oxo-1-phenyl-quinolizine-3-carboxylic acid hydrochloride

A solution of the compound from step 346 g above (623 mg, 1.46 mmol) in 30 mL of THF was diluted with 15 mL of water. The suspension was cooled in an ice bath for 15 min, then LiOH.H₂ O (183 mg, 4.37 mmol) was added, the reaction was stirred for 1 hour with cooling, then for 16 hours at room temperature. TLC showed the reaction to be incomplete, so an additional 123 mg of LiOH.H₂ O was added, and the reaction was stirred for 24 hours. The reaction contents were poured into H₂ O, and 1.3 mL of acetic acid were added. Solid NaHCO₃ was added until the solution was basic, and the mixture was extracted with CHCl₃ containing a small amount of DMF. The extract was dried over MgSO₄ and filtered, and the solvent was removed. Excess DMF was removed by co-distillation with toluene. The residue was suspended in water and carefully acidified with 0.5M HCl. The solution was frozen, and the water removed by freeze-drying. The solid was triturated with ether, collected by filtration, and dried for 48 hours at 50° C. in vacuum to yield 171 mg of the title compound. mp 230° C. (dec.). MS: 400 (M+H)⁺ ; ¹ H NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ: 2.73 (m, 3H), 2.80 (m, 4H), 3.70 (m, 4H), 7.40 (m, 6H), 7.93 (m, 1H), 9.33 (m, 1H), 11.0 (m, 1H). Anal. Calcd for C₂₁ H₂₀ N₃ O₃ F₂.H₂ O: C, 55.89; H, 4.62; N, 8.99.

EXAMPLE 347 Scaled-Up Preparation of 8-(3(S)-aminopyrrolidinyl)-1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-4H-9-methyl-4-oxo-quinolizine-3-carboxylic Acid Hydrochloride

Step 347a. 4-t-butoxy-3-chloro-2,5,6-trifluoropyridine

A 927.55 g (5.0 mol) sample of 3-chloro-2,4,5,6-tetrafluoropyridine (from Fluorochem Ltd.) was dissolved in 4 L of anhydrous THF, and the solution was cooled to -10° C. To this solution was added 429 (5.36 mol) of lithium t-butoxide in portions over a 1-hr period, while maintaining the temperature between -5° C. to -10° C. The reaction was stirred for 2 hours at -10° C., the cooling bath was removed, and the solution was warmed to room temperature over a 3 hours period. The THF was removed under reduced pressure. The residue was dissolved in 6 L of ether, and the solution was washed with 4×1 L of water. The ether solution was dried over MgSO₄, and the ether was removed under reduced pressure to give 1123.44 g of the crude product. The crude product was purified by chromatography, eluting with hexane. bp 43°-47° C./0.6 mm Hg.

Step 347b. 4-t-butoxy-3-methyl-2,5,6-trifluoropyridine

A 499 g (2.08 mol) sample of the compound from step 347a above was dissolved in 4 L of THF and cooled to -70° C. While maintaining a N₂ atmosphere, 1.6 L of sec-butyllithium (2.08 mol, 1.3M) was added, and the reaction mixture was stirred for 1 hour. Iodomethane (129.6 mL, 2.08 mol) was added rapidly dropwise, while maintaining the temperature below -50° C. The mixture was stirred while allowing the temperature to rise, and the stirring was continued for 16 hours. The reaction was quenched with 1 L of water while cooling with an ice bath, then 2 L of hexane were added, the phases mixed well, and the layers separated. The organic layer was concentrated on a rotary evaporator. The residue was dissolved in hexane, dried over MgSO₄, filtered and concentrated to give 496 g of title compound, which was taken directly to the next step.

Step 347c. 4-t-butoxy-2,5-difluoro-3-methylpyridine

Lithium aluminum hydride (56.7 g, 1.42 mol) was added to 6 L of THF, and the suspension was stirred under N₂. The temperature was adjusted to 0° to -5° C., and 476.5 g (2.27 mol) of the compound from step 347b above (dissolved in 750 mL of THF) was added in a stream over a 15 min period. The mixture was stirred at room temperature for 16 hours, then 500 mL of hexane was added. The reaction was then quenched while maintaining an internal temperature of 10°-20° C. by adding 57 mL of H₂ O, 57 mL of 15% NaOH solution, and 171 mL of H₂ O, in that order. The mixture was filtered, and the filter cake was washed with THF and hexane. The filtrate was concentrated on a rotary evaporator with a bath temperature of 35° C. The residue was purified by column chromatography on silica gel, eluting with hexane and 5% ethyl acetate in hexane to afford 141 g of the title compound. Distillation at 80°-90° C. and 1 mm Hg gave 103.4 g of the pure product.

Step 347d. Alternate preparation of 4-t-butoxy-2,5-difluoro-3-methylpyridine

A 476.5 g (2.27 mmol) sample of the compound from step 347b above was dissolve in 6 L of THF and stirred under N₂. The temperature of the solution was adjusted to 0° to 5° C., and a solution of sodium bis-(2-methoxyethoxy)aluminum hydride in toluene (750 mL, 3.4M, 2.5 mol) was added rapidly dropwise over 1 hour. The reaction mixture was stirred at room temperature for 16 hours, and 500 mL of hexane was added. The reaction was then quenched while maintaining an internal temperature of <25° C. by careful addition of 500 mL of H₂ O. The organic layer was decanted, and the solids were washed thoroughly with hexane. The solvents were combined and concentrated on a rotary evaporator, with a bath temperature of 55° C. The 440 g of crude product was twice purified by chromatography over silica gel, eluting with hexane and 3% ethyl acetate in hexane to give 137.5 of the pure title compound.

Step 347e. 2-(4-t-butoxy-5-fluoro-3-methyl-2-pyridinyl)-2-cyclopropylacetonitrile

Diisopropylamine (445 mL, 3.18 mol) was dissolved in 1.5 L of anhydrous THF and stirred under N₂. The solution was cooled to -40° C., and n-butyllithium (1.274 L, 3.18 mole, 2.5M in hexane) was added at a rate such that the internal temperature was maintained at -40° to -20° C. The solution was warmed to -10° C., then cooled to -700° C. Cyclopropylacetonitrile (257 g, 3.17 mmol) was added dropwise to maintain the temperature below -68° C., then the solution was stirred for 35 min. A sample of 4-t-butoxy-2,5-difluoro-3-methylpyridine, from step 347c or 347d above, was dissolved in 1.2 L of anhydrous THF. To this solution was added in a dropwise manner the first solution containing the lithium salt of cyclopropylacetonitrile, at a rate that the internal temperature remained below -70° C. The solution was stirred at -78° C. for 1 hour, then allowed to warm to 0° C. The reaction was quenched by adding 1 L of satd aq. NH₄ Cl solution and 1L of H₂ O. The organic layer was separated. The aqueous layer was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layers were combined, washed with brine, dried with MgSO₄, and concentrated on a rotary evaporator to give an oil residue. The oil was distilled at 0.2 mm Hg at 25°-35° C. to remove low boiling impurities and residual cyclopropylacetonitrile. The residue was twice chromatographed on silica gel, eluting with 7% ethyl acetate in hexane to afford 646 g of pure title compound. MS: 263 (M+H)⁺ ; ¹ H NMR (CDCl₃) δ: 0.50 (m, 2H), 0.64 (m, 1H), 0.75 (m, 1H), 1.43 (d, J=1.5 Hz, 9H), 1.50 (m, 1H), 2.29 (s, 3H), 3.76 (d, J=7.5 Hz, 1H), 8.31 (s, 1H).

Step 347f. 2-(4-chloro-5-fluoro-3-methyl-2-pyridinyl)-2-cyclopropylacetonitrile

To a cooled (0° C.) solution of the compound from step 347e above (189.78 g, 0.72 mol) in 1.6 L of CH₂ Cl₂ and 270 mL of DMF was added 300 mL (3.2 mol) of POCl₃, and the reaction was stirred for 12 hours. Another 25 mL (0.27 mol) of POCl₃ was added, and the reaction stirred for an additional 12 hours. The reaction mixture was then poured into H₂ O, and this mixture was stirred for 1 hour. The organic material was extracted with CH₂ Cl₂, which was washed with H₂ O, sat aq NaHCO₃ solution, H₂ O, dried over MgSO₄, filtered and evaporated under vacuum to afford 129.3 g of the title compound as an oil. MS: 225, 227 (M+H)⁺, 191. ¹ H NMR (CDCl₃) δ: 0.48 (m, 1H), 0.58 (m, 1H), 0.66 (m, 1H), 0.77 (m, 1H), 1.50 (m, 1H), 2.49 (s, 3H), 3.80 (d, J=8 Hz, 1H), 8.39 (s, 1H).

Step 347g. 2-(4-chloro-5-fluoro-3-methyl-2-pyridinyl)-2-cyclopropylacetic acid, ethyl ester

To 1L of ethanol saturated with ca. 400 g HCl gas and stirred under N₂ and cooled to 0° C. was added a solution of 135.8 (0.6 mol) of the compound from step 347f in 90 mL of ethanol, and the reaction was stirred for 3 hours at 0° C. To this solution was added 90 mL of H₂ O, and the reaction mixture was heated at 80° C. for 2 hours. The mixture was poured over ice to make a total volume of 4 L. The solution was neutralized with 50% NaOH to pH 8 while maintaining the temperature below 0° C. The solid was filtered off, redissolved in CH₂ Cl₂, and the residual water layer removed. The organic layer was dried over MgSO₄ and evaporated to leave a tan solid (134.4 g). MS: 272 (M+H)⁺ ; ¹ H NMR (CDCl₃) δ: 0.12 (m, 1H), 0.38 (m, 1H), 0.54 (m, 1H), 0.75 (m, 1H), 1.20 (t, J=7.5 Hz, 3H), 1.68 (m, 1H), 2.40 (s, 3H), 3.24 (d, J=9.3 Hz, 1H), 4.16 (q, J=7.5 Hz, 2H), 8.36 (s, 1H).

Step 347h. 2-(4-chloro-5-fluoro-3-methyl-2-pyridinyl)-2-cyclopropylethanol

A solution of the compound from step 347 g above (130.72 g, 0.48 mol) in 530 mL of anhydrous THF was stirred under N₂ at -78° C. To this was added a solution of LiAlH₄ (480 mL, 1M in THF, 0.48 mol) dropwise while maintaining the temperature below -60° C. The reaction was stirred at -78° C. for 2 hours. The reaction was quenched by addition of H₂ O (16 mL), 15% NaOH (16 mL and H₂ O (46 mL), and the mixture was stirred for 1 hour at room temperature. The solid was removed by filtration and washed with ether. The combined organic were washed with brine, dried over MgSO₄, filtered and evaporated under vacuum to afford the title compound (108.6 g) as a white solid. MS: 230 (M+H)⁺, 196; ¹ H NMR (CDCl₃) δ: 0.21 (m, 2H), 0.44 (m, 1H), 0.60 (m, 1H), 1.21 (m, 1H), 2.39 (s, 3H), 2.56 (m, 1H), 3.52 (br s, 1H), 4.02 (m, 2H), 8.31 (s, 1H).

Step 347i. 2-(4-chloro-5-fluoro-3-methyl-2-pyridinyl)-2-cyclopropylacetaldehyde

Anhydrous DMSO (80 mL, 1.14 mol) was dissolved in 900 mL of anhydrous CH₂ Cl₂, and stirred under N₂. The solution was cooled to -78° C., and a solution of oxalyl chloride (2.0M, 284 mL, 0.569 mol) in CH₂ Cl₂ was added over a 20 min period while holding the internal temperature below -60° C. and stirred for 35 min longer. The compound from step 346h (109 g, 0.475 mol) was dissolved in 400 mL of anhydrous CH₂ Cl₂ and added dropwise to the first solution, while holding the internal temperature below -60° C. The reaction mixture was stirred for 30 min, and triethylamine (327 mL, 2.34 mol) was added dropwise over 10 min. The reaction was stirred as the internal temperature was raised to -10° C. The reaction was quenched with 500 mL of H₂ O, and the organic layer was isolated, washed with H₂ O, dried over MgSO₄ and evaporated to give 109.64 g of the title compound. MS: 228 (M+H)⁺ ; ¹ H NMR (CDCl₃) δ: 0.24 (m, 1H), 0.35 (m, 1H), 0.59 (s, 1H), 0.76 (m, 1H), 1.55 (m, 1H), 2.38 (s, 3H), 3.19 (dd, J-2.7, 9 Hz, 1H), 8.37 (s, 1H), 9.87 (d, J=2, 7 Hz, 1H).

Step 347j. 4-(4-chloro-5-fluoro-3-methyl-2-pyridinyl)-4-cyclopropyl-2-ethoxycarbonyl-2-butenoic acid ethyl ester

The compound from step 347i above (109.68 g, 0.48 mol) was dissolved in 1.3 L of absolute ethanol and stirred under N₂. To this solution was added diethylmalonate (351 mL, 2.31 mol), piperidine (45.5 mL, 0.46 mol) and acetic acid (45.5 mL, 0.79 mol). The solution was heated at reflux for 8 hours and cooled to room temperature. The solvent was removed with a rotary evaporator, and the residue was dissolved in ethyl acetate. This solution was washed with water, brine, dried over MgSO₄ and concentrated to give an oily residue. The residue was distilled in a short-path distillation apparatus at 0.2 mm Hg and 25°-56° C. to remove excess diethyl malonate and volatile impurities. The residual oil was taken directly to the next step.

Step 347k. 8-chloro-1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-4H-9-methyl-4-oxo-quinolizine-3-carboxylic acid, ethyl ester

The compound from step 347j above was dissolved in 400 mL of anhydrous DMSO and heated at reflux for 1 hour. The hot reaction mixture was slowly poured into rapidly stirred ice water (3 L). The product was filtered off and washed with water (3L) and hexane (1.5 L). The product was dried in a vacuum oven for 16 hours to afford 105 g of the title compound as a yellow crystalline solid. MS: 324 (M+H)⁺ ; ¹ H NMR (CDCl₃) δ: 0.75 (m, 2H), 1.06 (m, 2H), 1.43 (t, 3H), 2.32 (m, 1H), 3.09 (s, 3H), 4.43 (q, 2H), 8.39 (s, 1H), 9.43 (dd, J=1, 6 Hz, 1H).

Step 347l. 8-(3(S)-(BOC-amino)pyrrolidinyl)-1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-4H-9-methyl-4-oxo-quinoline-3-carboxylic acid, ethyl ester

A 93.1 g (0.29 mmol) sample of the compound from step 347k above was dissolved in 1.24 L of acetonitrile, and 137 g (0.72 mol) of 3(S)-(BOC-amino)pyrrolidine and 113 g (1.45 mol) of NaHCO₃ were added. The mixture was heated at reflux under N₂ for 1 hour. The reaction mixture was cooled to 25° C., and 700 mL of H₂ O were added. The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate, and the solvent was washed with water, 1N HCl, water and brine. The solvent was dried over MgSO₄ and concentrated to a thick tar. MS: 474 (M+H)⁺ ; ¹ H NMR (CDCl₃) δ: 0.60 (m, 2H) 0.95 (m, 2H), 1.41 (t, 3H), 1.42 (m, 2H), 1.46 (s, 9H), 2.60 (s, 3H), 3.50 (m, 1H), 3.82 (m, 1H), 3.95 (m, 1H), 4.49 (q, 2H), 4.79 (br s, 1H), 8.2 (s, 1H), 9.25 (d, 1H).

Step 347m. 8-(3(S)-(BOC-amino)pyrrolidinyl)-1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-4H-9-methyl-4-oxo-quinolizine-3-carboxylic acid

The material from step 347l above was dissolved in 900 mL of THF, and 550 mL of water and 107.5 g (2.56 mol) of LiOH.H₂ O were added. The mixture was heated at reflux under N₂ for 1 hour. The mixture was diluted by pouring into a mixture of 1 L of THF and 0.5 L of water, with addition of ice to assist cooling. Conc. HCl was added with vigorous mixing to bring the acidity to pH 4, while holding the internal temperature below 15° C. The yellow precipitate was filtered off, then dissolved in CH₂ Cl₂. The solution was washed with water until the washings tested neutral, then dried over MgSO₄ and concentrated. MS: 446 (M+H)⁺ ; ¹ H NMR (CDCl₃) δ: 0.69 (m, 2H), 1.02 (m, 2H), 1.48 (s, 9H), 2.12 (m, 2H), 2.30 (m, 1H), 2.62 (s, 3H), 3.60 (m, 1H), 3.79 (m, 1H), 3.96 (m, 2H), 4.38 (br s, 1H), 5.11 (br s, 1H), 8.13 (s, 1H), 8.99 (d, 1H), 13.82 (s, 1H).

Step 347n. 8-(3(S)-amino)pyrrolidinyl)-1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-4H-9-methyl-4-oxo-quinolizine-3-carboxylic acid hydrochloride

A 140 g sample of the compound from step 347m above was dissolved in 1.2 L of CH₂ Cl₂, and 1.0 L of 1.0M HCl in acetic acid was added over 5 min. The mixture was stirred under N₂ for 1 hour at room temperature. The product was collected by filtration and washed with CH₂ Cl₂ until colorless. The solid was dried in a vacuum oven (50° C., 10 mm Hg) for 48 hours. This material (307.45 g) was added to 3.8 L of absolute ethanol prewarmed to 70° C. To the mixture was added 1.23 L of H₂ O, and the mixture was heated to boiling and stirred until all solid dissolved. Stirring was discontinued, seed crystals were added, and the solution allowed to cool to room temperature. The mixture was then cooled at 0° C. for 12 hours and at -25° C. with stirring for 2 hours. The product was filtered off and washed with chilled absolute ethanol. The solid was dried in vacuum for 48 hours to give the title product (261 g) as a yellow solid. MS: 346 (M-Cl)⁺ ; ¹ H NMR (CD₃ OD) δ: 0.69 (m, 2H), 1.06 (m, 2H), 2.26 (m, 2H), 2.52 (m, 1H), 2.73 (s, 3H), 3.88 (m, 2H), 4.05 (m, 2H), 4.18 (m, 1H), 4.88 (br s, 1H), 8.03 (s, 1H), 9.02 (d, J=10.8 Hz, 1H).

EXAMPLE 348 8-(spiro-1,3-dioxacyclopentane[2.3]-1-piperidinyl)-1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-4H-9-methyl-4-oxo-quinolizine-3-carboxylic Acid

Step 348a. N-CBZ-3-hydroxypiperidine

A sample of 3-hydroxypiperidine HCl (50.0 g) was dissolved in a small amount of water and the solution was cooled to 0° C. in an ice bath. The HCL was neutralized by slow addition of 363 mL of 1M NaOH. An additional 1.2 eq of 1M NaOH was added quickly, and 52 mL of benzyl chloroformate in 20 mL of ether was added dropwise, then the solution was stirred for 4 hours at 0° C. The solution was diluted with 600 mL of water and extracted with methylene chloride. The organic extract was dried over Na₂ SO₄, filtered, and taken to dryness to afford 89.2 g of the title compound.

Step 348b. N-CBZ-3-oxo-piperidine

A 30.0 g sample of N-CBZ-3-hydroxypiperidine, from step 348a above, was dissolved in 250 mL of DMSO, and the solution was cooled to 0° C. To this solution, stirred at 0°, was added 142 mL of triethylamine, and next was added dropwise a solution of 60.88 g of pyridine.SO₃ complex dissolved in 250 mL of DMSO. The cooling bath was removed, and the reaction mixture was stirred at room temperature for 20 hours. The reaction mixture was diluted with water, and the mixture was extracted with methylene chloride. The extract was dried over Na₂ SO₄, filtered, and taken to dryness. The DMSO was distilled off under reduced pressure, and the residue purified by distillation in a kugelrohr apparatus to yield 26.53 g of the title compound.

Step 348c. Spiro-1,3-dioxacyclopentane[2.3]piperidine

A 10.0 g sample of N-CBZ-3-oxo-piperidine, from step 348b above, was dissolved in 10 mL of toluene and 5.98 mL of ethylene glycol and 0.408 g of p-toluenesulfonic acid were added. The solution was stirred at 130° C. for 96 hours, then poured into 5% NaHCO₃ solution. The mixture was extracted with methylene chloride, the extract was dried over Na₂ SO₄, then the solvent was removed under vacuum and the residue was distilled in a kugelrohr apparatus to give 7.30 g of the title compound.

Step 348d. 8-(spiro-1,3-dioxacyclopentane[2.3]-1-piperidinyl)-1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-4H-9-methyl-4-oxo-quinolizine-3-carboxylic acid

Following the procedure of Example 253 step j, replacing the 3-BOC-aminopyrrolidine thereof with spiro-1,3-dioxacyclopentane[2.3]piperidine, from step 348c above, and carrying the product forward as in Example 253 steps j-k, the title compound was prepared (245 mg). mp 184°-187° C. MS: 403 (M+1)⁺ ; ¹ H NMR (CDCl₃) δ: 0.69 (m, 2H), 1.03 (m, 2H), 1.88 (m, 2H), 1.99 (m, 2H), 2.28 (m, 1H), 2.82 (s, 3H), 3.35 (m, 4H), 3.97 (m, 4H), 8.36 (s, 1H), 9.20 (d, 1H, J=3 Hz), 13.91 (s, 1H). Anal. Calcd for C₂₁ H₂₃ N₂ O₂ O₅ F.0.5H₂ O: C, 61.31; H, 5.88; N, 6.81; Found: C, 61.41; H, 5.91; N, 6.62.

EXAMPLE 349 8-(3-amino-4-methoxypyrrolidinyl)-1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-4H-9-methyl-4-oxo-quinolizine-3-carboxylic Acid Hydrochloride

Step 349a. N-CBZ-pyrroline

A 50.0 g sample of pyrroline (Aldrich) was dissolved in 868 mL of 1M NaOH, and the solution was cooled to 0° C. Benzyl chloroformate (103.29 mL) was dissolved in 100 mL of ether and added to the solution of pyrroline dropwise over a 1 hour period. The solution was stirred for 4 hours at 0° C., then diluted with 500 mL of water and extracted with methylene chloride. The extracts were combined, dried of Na₂ SO₄, filtered, and evaporated to dryness to yield 144.6 g of the title compound.

Step 349b. N-CBZ-3,4-epoxy=pyrrolidine

In a dry system under N₂ a 15.0 g sample of N-CBZ-pyrroline, from step 349a above, was dissolved in 200 mL of methylene chloride, and the solution was cooled to 0° C. To this solution was added 46.3 g of m-chloroperbenzoic acid dissolved in 500 mL of methylene chloride dropwise over a 1 hour period. The reaction mixture was then heated at 45° C. for 18 hours, then recooled to 0° C. To the cool solution was added 3 g of sodium bisulfite, and the mixture was stirred for 1 hour and poured into 1 L of 1N NaOH. The organic layer was washed with water, dried over Na₂ SO₄, filtered and evaporated to afford 14.5 g of the title compound.

Step 349c. N-CBZ-3-azido-4-hydroxy-pyrrolidine

A 16.18 g sample of N-CBZ-3,4-epoxy-pyrrolidine was dissolved in 145 mL of acetone. A 14.39 g sample of sodium azide was dissolved in 130 mL of water and added to the acetone solution. The reaction mixture was stirred at 60° C. for 16 hours, then poured into 400 mL of satd. NaCl solution. The quenched reaction mixture was extracted with methylene chloride, which was dried over Na₂ SO₄, filtered and evaporated. The residue was purified by flash chromatography over silica gel to afford 21.40 g of the title compound.

Step 349d. N-CBZ-3-azido-4-methoxy-pyrrolidine

A 3.36 g sample of NaH was suspended in 60 mL of THF in a dry flask under N₂ and cooled to 0° C. A 20.0 g sample of N-CBZ-3-azido-4-hydroxy-pyrrolidine, from step 349c above, was dissolved in 200 mL of THF, and this solution was added dropwise to the suspension of NaH. The reaction mixture was stirred for 30 min at 0° C., 30 min at room temperature, and recooled to 0° C. To this solution was added dropwise a solution of 5.70 mL of methyl iodide in 60 mL of THF. The reaction n-fixture was stirred at 0° C. for 30 min and at room temperature for 23.5 hours. The reaction mixture was poured into 500 mL of 5% NH₄ Cl solution, and the mixture was extracted with methylene chloride. The extract was dried over Na₂ SO₄, filtered and evaporated. The residue was purified by flash chromatography over silica gel to afford. 8.99 g of the title compound.

Step 349e. N-CBZ-3-amino-4-methoxy-pyrrolidine

A 8.98 g sample of N-CBZ-3-azido-4-methoxy-pyrrolidine, from step 349d above, was dissolved in 100 mL of methanol and hydrogenated at room temperature under 4 Atm of H₂ in the presence of 6.8 g of RaNi for 4 days in a sealed bomb. The catalyst was removed by filtration, and the methanol was evaporated. The residue was dissolved in methylene chloride, dried over Na₂ SO₄, and filtered. The solvent was removed to yield 5.60 g of the title compound.

Step 349f. N-CBZ-3-(BOC-amino)-4-methoxy-pyrrolidine

A 5.60 g sample of N-CBZ-3-(BOC-amino)-4-methoxy-pyrrolidine was dissolved in 120 mL of methylene chloride in a dry flask under N₂ and cooled to 0° C. To this were added 6.61 mL of triethylamine and 7.76 g of di-t-butyl dicarbonate dissolved in 50 mL of methylene chloride (dropwise). The reaction mixture was stirred at 0° C. fro 1 hour and at room temperature for 24 hours. The reaction was quenched by addition to water. The mixture was extracted with methylene chloride. The extract was dried over Na₂ SO₄, filtered and evaporated to yield 6.88 g of crude product. The residue was purified by flash chromatography over silica gel to afford 1.97 g of pure title compound.

Step 349g. 3-(BOC-amino)-4-methoxy-pyrrolidine

A 1.97 g sample of N-CBZ-3-(BOC-amino)-4-methoxy-pyrrolidine, from step 349f above, was hydrogenated over 0.2 g of 10% Pd/C in 100 mL of methanol under 4 Atm of H₂ at room temperature for 24 hours. The catalyst was removed by filtration, the solvent was removed to yield 1.28 g of title compound.

Step 349h. 8-(3-amino-4-methoxypyrrolidinyl)-1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-4H-9-methyl-4-oxo-quinolizine-3-carboxylic acid hydrochloride

Following the procedure of Example 253 step j, replacing the 3-BOC-aminopyrrolidine thereof with 3-(BOC-amino)-4-methoxypyrrolidine, from step 349 g above, and carrying the product forward as in Example 253 steps j-l, the title compound was prepared (369 mg). MS: 76 (M+1)⁺ ; ¹ H NMR (CD₃ OD) δ: 0.71 (m, 2H), 1.88 (m, 2H), 2.30 (m, 1H), 2.74 (s, 3H), 3.51 (s, 3H), 3.84 (m, 2H), 3.98 (m, 1H), 4.24 (m, 3H), 8.02 (s, 1H), 9.02 (d, 1H, J=3.5 Hz). Anal. Calcd for C₁₉ H₂₃ N₃ O₄ ClF.4H₂ O: C, 6.46; N, 8.68; Found: C, 47.53; H, 6.06; N, 9.36.

EXAMPLE 350 8-(4-amino-4-methylpyrrolidinyl)-1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-4H-9-methyl-4-oxo-quinolizine-3-carboxylic Acid Hydrochloride

Step 350a. N-CBZ-4-hydroxypiperidine

A 35.43 g of 4-hydroxypiperidine was suspended in 420 mL of 1M NaOH, and cooled to 0° C. To this stirred solution was added 50.0 mL of benzyl chloroformate dissolved in 100 mL of ether dropwise over a 1 hour period. The reaction mixture was stirred for 3 hours, diluted with 200 mL of water, and extracted with methylene chloride. The extract was dried over Na₂ SO₄, filtered and evaporated to afford the title compound.

Step 350b. N-CBZ-4-oxopiperidine

A 43.1 g sample of N-CBZ-4-hydroxypiperidine, from step 350a above, was dissolved in 370 mL of DMSO in a dry flask under N₂ and cooled to 0° C. To this solution was added 204 mL of triethyl amine, then a solution of 87.5 g of pyridine.SO₃ in 370 mL of DMSO was added dropwise over a period of 1 hour. The reaction was stirred for 24 hours at room temperature, then quenched by addition to 1 L of NaCl solution. The mixture was extracted with methylene chloride. The extract was dried over Na₂ SO₄, filtered and evaporated. The residue was chromatographed of a silica gel column to afford 11.49 g of the title compound.

Step 350c. N-CBZ-4-hydroxy-4-methylpiperidine

A 58 mL sample of methyl magnesium bromide was placed into a dry flask under N₂ containing 450 mL of dry ether cooled to -20° C. A 25.00 g sample of N-CBZ-4-oxopiperidine, from step 350b above, was dissolved in 100 mL of dry ether and added to the reaction vessel dropwise over a 1 hour period. The reaction mixture was stirred for 1 hour, then warmed to room temperature over a 2.5-hour period. The reaction was quenched by dropwise addition of an excess of satd NH₄ Cl solution. The layers were separated, and the aqueous layer was extracted with ether. The organic layers were combined, dried over Na₂ SO₄, filtered and evaporated. The residue was distilled in a kugelrohr apparatus to yield 44.3 g of the title compound.

Step 350d. N-CBZ-4-(acetylamino)-4-methylpiperidine

A solution of 270 mL of 90% sulfuric acid and 34 mL of acetonitrile was prepared and cooled to 0° C. A 44.3 g sample of N-CBZ-4-hydroxy-4-methylpiperidine, from step 350c above, dissolved in acetonitrile was added dropwise to the stirred solution in the reaction vessel over a 2 hours period. The reaction mixture was stirred an additional 45 min at 0° C. and 2.5 hours without cooling. The reaction mixture was poured over 1 kg of ice, and the mixture was adjusted to pH 12-13 with 50% NaOH. This mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layers were combined, dried over Na₂ SO₄, filtered and evaporated to give the title compound (101.5 g) as a white solid.

Step 350e. N-CBZ-4-amino-4-methylpiperidine

A 53 g sample of N-CBZ-4-(acetylamino)-4-methylpiperidine, from step 350e above, was dissolved in 202 mL of 12M HCl and heated at 115° C. for 90 hours. The reaction mixture was poured over 800 g of ice. This mixture was extracted with methylene chloride. The organic layers were combined, dried over Na₂ SO₄, filtered and evaporated to give 37.6 g of the title compound.

Step 350f. N-CBZ-4-(BOC-amino)-4-methylpiperidine

In a dry flask under N₂ a 37.6 g sample of N-CBZ-4-amino-4-methylpiperidine, from step 350e above, was dissolved in 220 mL of CC14, 51.3 mL of triethylamine was added, and 52.2 g of di-t-butyl dicarbonate was added in small portions. The solution was stirred at 38° C. for 20 hours, then washed with water. The organic solvent was dried over Na₂ SO₄, filtered and evaporated to give 23.71 g of title compound.

Step 350g. 4-(BOC-amino)-4-methylpiperidine

A 23.71 g sample of N-CBZ-4-(BOC-amino)-4-methylpiperidine, from step 350f above, was hydrogenated as described in Example 349 g above to give 15.7 g of title compound.

350h. 8-(4-amino-4-methylpyrrolidinyl)-1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-4H-9-methyl-4-oxo-quinolizine-3-carboxylic acid hydrochloride

Following the procedure of Example 253 step j, replacing the 3-BOC-aminopyrrolidine thereof with 4-(BOC-amino)-4-methylpyrrolidine (Aldrich) and carrying the product forward as in Example 253 steps j-l, the title compound was prepared (513 mg). mp 205°-207° C. MS: 374 (M+1)⁺ ; ¹ H NMR (CD₃ OD) δ: 0.71 (m, 2H), 1.08 (m, 2H), 1.54 (s, 3H), 2.00 (m, 4H), 2.38 (m, 1H), 2.87 (s, 3H), 3.60 (m, 4H), 8.20 (s, 1H), 9.27 (d, 1H, J=3 Hz). Anal Calcd for C₂₀ H₂₅ N₃ O₃ ClF.3H₂ O: C, 51.78; H, 6.73; N, 9.06; Found: C, 51.64; H, 6.39; N, 9.01.

EXAMPLE 351 8-(4-(2-hydroxyethyl)piperidinyl)-1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-4H-9-methyl-4-oxo-quinolizine-3carboxylic Acid

Following the procedure of Example 253 step j, replacing the 3-BOC-aminopyrrolidine thereof with 1-piperidineethanol, obtained from Aldrich, and carrying the product forward as in Example 253 steps j-k, the title compound was prepared (270 mg). MS: 389 (M+1)⁺ ; ¹ H NMR (CD₃ OD) δ: 0.73 (m, 2H), 1.09 (m, 2H), 2.40 (m, 1H), 2.93 (s, 3H), 3.42 (m, 4H), 3.54 (m, 1H), 3.75 (m, 2H), 3.78 (m, 4H), 3.96 (m, 2H), 8.29 (s, 1H), 9.32 (d, 1H, J=3.3). Anal. Calcd for C₂₀ H₂₄ N₃ O₄ F.2.5H₂ O: C, 55.29; H, 6.73; N, 9.67; Found: C, 55.08; H, 6.02; N, 9.56.

EXAMPLE 352 8-(4-(methoxymethyl)piperidinyl)-1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-4H-9-methyl-4-oxo-quinolizine-3-carboxylic Acid

Step 352a. N-CBZ-4-methoxymethoxypiperidine

A 4.00 g sample of N-CBZ-4-hydroxypiperidine, prepared as in Example 350a above, was dissolved in 45 mL of methylene chloride, and 11.85 mL of diisopropylethylamine was added. To this solution was then added 3.87 mL of chloromethyl methyl ether dropwise over 10 min. The reaction mixture was stirred at room temperature for 17 hours, diluted with 50 mL of methylene chloride, and washed with 0.5M phosphoric acid, 5% NaHCO₃ and water. The solvent was dried over Na₂ SO₄, filtered and evaporated to give 4.43 g of the title compound.

Step 352b. 4-methoxymethoxypiperidine

A 4.43 g sample of N-CBZ-4-methoxymethoxypiperidine, from step 352a above, was hydrogenated as described in Example 349 g above to give 2.15 g of title compound.

Step 352c. 8-(4-(methoxymethyl)piperidinyl)-1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-4H-9-methyl-4-oxo-quinolizine-3-carboxylic acid

Following the procedure of Example 253 step j, replacing the 3-BOC-aminopyrrolidine thereof with 4-methoxymethylpiperidine, from step 352b above, and carrying the product forward as in Example 253 steps j-k, the title compound was prepared (270 mg). mp 128°-130° C. MS: 405 (M+1)⁺ ; ¹ H NMR (CD₃ OD) δ: 0.69 (m, 2H), 1.03 (m, 2H), 1.68 (m, 3H), 1.98 (m, 1H), 2.12 (m, 1H), 2.27 (m, 1H), 2.79 (s, 3H), 3.28 (m, 1H), 3.37 (m, 3H), 3.65 (m, 1H), 3.79 (m, 1H), 4.71 (m, 2H), 8.38 (s, 1H), 9.20 (d, 1H, J=12 Hz), 13.88 (s, 1H). Anal. Calcd for C₂₁ H₂₅ N₂ O₅ F.0.5H₂ O: C, 61.02; H, 6.11; N, 6.87; Found: C, 61.01; H, 6.34; N, 6.78.

EXAMPLE 353 8-(3-amino-3-methylpiperidinyl)-1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-4H-9-methyl-4-oxo-quinolizine-3-carboxylic Acid Hydrochloride

Step 353a. N-benzyl-3-hydroxy-3-methylpiperidine

To a dried system under N₂ was added 400 mL of dry ether and 32.2 mL of methyl magnesium bromide, and the solution was cooled to -30° C. To this solution was added dropwise a solution of 16.626 g of N-benzyl-3-piperidone (Aldrich) in 50 mL of dry ether. The reaction mixture was then stirred at room temperature for 4 hours. The reaction was quenched by dropwise addition of satd NH₄ Cl solution with cooling until the suspended solid separated. An additional 300 mL of 10% NH₄ Cl solution was then added, and the layers were separated. The aqueous layer was washed with ether, the organic solution and extracts were combined, dried over Na₂ SO₄, filtered and evaporated. The residue was distilled in a kugelrohr apparatus to give 17.942 g of the title compound.

Step 353b. N-benzyl-3-(acetylamino)-3-methylpiperidine

A 21.961 g sample of N-benzyl-3-hydroxy-3-methylpiperidine, prepared as in step 353a above, was dissolved in 16.8 mL of acetonitrile and added dropwise over 1.5 hours to 134 mL of vigorously stirred 90% sulfuric acid cooled to 0° C. The reaction mixture was stirred for an additional 15 min at 0° C., and at room temperature for 6 hours. The reaction was quenched by pouring the reaction mixture over ice. This solution was adjusted to pH 12 with 50% NaOH solution and was then extracted with methylene chloride. The extract was dried over Na₂ SO₄, filtered and evaporated to yield 19.2 of the title compound.

Step 353c. N-benzyl-3-amino-3-methylpiperidine

The sample of N-benzyl-3-(acetylamino)-3-methylpiperidine from the previous step was stirred with 100 mL of conc. HCl at 110° C. for 36 hours. The reaction mixture was poured over 800 g of ice. This mixture was extracted with methylene chloride. The organic layers were combined, dried over Na₂ SO₄, filtered and evaporated to give the title compound.

Step 353d. N-benzyl-3-(BOC-amino)-3-methylpiperidine

The N-benzyl-3-amino-3-methylpiperidine of the previous step was reacted with di-t-butyl dicarbonate according to the procedure of Example 350f above, and the title compound was isolated.

Step 353e. 3-(BOC-amino)-3-methylpiperidine.

A 3.32 g sample of N-benzyl-3-(BOC-amino)-3-methylpiperidine was hydrogenated according to the procedure of Example 350f above, and 2.50 g of the title compound was isolated.

Step 353f. 8-(3-amino-3-methylpiperidinyl)-1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-4H-9-methyl-4-oxo-quinolizine-3-carboxylic acid hydrochloride

Following the procedure of Example 253 step j, replacing the 3-BOC-aminopyrrolidine thereof with 3-(BOC-amino)-3-methylpiperidine, from step 353e above, and carrying the product forward as in Example 253 steps j-l, the title compound was prepared (225 mg). MS: 373 (M+1)⁺ ; ¹ H NMR (CD₃ OD) δ: 0.69 (m, 2H), 1.05 (m, 2H), 1.53(m, 3H), 1.80 (m, 1H), 2.23 (m, 2H), 2.86 (m, 3H), 3.23 (m, 2H), 3.41 (m, 2H), 3.72 (m, 2H), 8.68 (m, 2H), 8.15 (m, 1H), 9.01 (m, 1H), 13.64 (s, 1H). Anal. Calcd for C₂₀ H₂₅ N₃ O₃ ClF.H₂ O: C, 56.14; H, 6.36; N, 9.82; Found: C, 55.73; H, 6.43; N, 9.48.

EXAMPLE 354 8-(3-pyrrolylpiperidinyl)-1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-4H-9-methyl-4-oxo-quinolizine-3-carboxylic Acid

Step 354a. N-CBZ-3-(methanesulfonyloxy)piperidine

A 4.0 g sample of N-CBZ-3-hydroxypiperidine (prepared from 3-hydroxypiperidine by standard methods) was dissolved in 25 mL of methylene chloride and cooled to 0° C. To this was added 3.55 mL of triethylamine, then a solution of 1.77 mL of methanesulfonylchloride in 4 mL of methylene chloride was added dropwise. The reaction mixture was stirred at 0° C. for 15 min and at room temperature for 1.5 hours. The reaction was quenched by dilution with methylene chloride and extraction with 15% NaHCO₃ solution. The layers were separated, and the organic layer dried over Na₂ SO₄, filtered and evaporated to give 5.02 g of the title compound.

Step 354b. N-CBZ-3-pyrrolylpiperidine

A 5.02 g sample of the N-CBZ-3-(methanesulfonyloxy)piperidine from step 354a above was dissolved in 8.89 g of pyrrole and heated at 100° C. for 20 hours. Excess pyrrole was removed under vacuum, and the residue was washed with 5% NaHCO₃ solution, water, dried over Na₂ SO₄, filtered and taken to dryness. The residue was purified by flash chromatography on silica gel, eluting with 0-1% methanol in methylene chloride to afford 0.500 g of the title compound.

Step 354c. 3-pyrrolylpiperidine

A 612 mg sample of N-CBZ-3-pyrrolylpiperidine, from step 354b above, was hydrogenated according to the procedure of Example 350f above, and 500 mg of the title compound was isolated.

Step 354d. 8-(3-pyrrolylpiperidinyl)-1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-4H-9-methyl-4-oxo-quinolizine-3-carboxylic acid

Following the procedure of Example 253 step j, replacing the 3-BOC-aminopyrrolidine thereof with 3-pyrrolylpiperidine, from step 354c above, and carrying the product forward as in Example 253 steps j-k, the title compound was prepared (157 mg). mp 182°-185° C. MS: 410 (M+1)⁺ ; ¹ H NMR (CD₃ OD) δ: 0.71 (m, 2H), 1.03 (m, 2H), 1.93 (m, 2H), 2.26 (m, 3H), 2.78 (s, 3H), 2.91-3.78 (m, 6H), 6.19 (m, 2H), 6.77 (m, 2H), 8.23 (s, 1H), 9.15 (d, 1H, J=12 Hz), 13.09 (s, 1H). Anal. Calcd for C₂₃ H₂₄ N₃ O₃ F.2.25H₂ O: C, 61.39; H, 5.83; N, 9.34; Found: C, 61.40; H, 5.63; N, 8.94.

EXAMPLE 355 8-(3-aminopiperidinyl)-1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-4H-9-methyl-4-oxo-quinolizine-3-carboxylic Acid Hydrochloride

Step 355a. (R)-3-amino-2-piperidone

A sample of D-ornithine methyl ester hydrochloride was dissolved in 240 mL of methanol, and stirred with 75 g of an anion exchange resin in the OH⁻ form for 4 hours at room temperature. The suspension was filtered, and the filtrate was taken to dryness. The residue was distilled in a kugelrohr apparatus to yield 7.59 g of the title compound.

Step 355b. (R)-3-aminopiperidine

A 7.49 g sample of (R)-3-amino-2-piperidone, from step 355a above, was dissolved in 140 mL of THF, and the solution was cooled to 0° C. To this solution was carefully added in small portions 3.00 g of lithium aluminum hydride. The reaction mixture was stirred at room temperature for 2 hours. The reaction was quenched with water and NaOH, filtered, and the filter cake was extracted with THF. The solution was dried over Na₂ SO₄, filtered, and evaporated to dryness. The residue was purified by distillation.

Step 355c. 8-(3-aminopiperidinyl)-1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-4H-9-methyl-4-oxo-quinolizine-3-carboxylic acid hydrochloride

Following the procedure of Example 253 step j, replacing the 3-BOC-aminopyrrolidine thereof with 3-aminopiperidine, from step 355b above, and carrying the product forward as in Example 253 steps j-l, the title compound was prepared (376 mg). MS: 360 (M+1)⁺ ; ¹ H NMR (CD₃ OD) δ:0.71 (m, 2H),1.09 (m, 2H), 1.67-2.44 (m, 10H), 3.82 (d, 2H, J=12 Hz), 8.20 (s, 1H), 9.25 (d, 1H, J=9 Hz). Anal. Calcd for C₁₉ H₂₃ N₃ O₃ ClF.H₂ O: C, 55.14; H, 6.09; N, 10.15; Found: C, 55.50; H, 6.37; N, 9.26.

EXAMPLE 356 8-(3-amino-3-methylpyrrolidinyl)-1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-4H-9-methyl-4-oxo-quinolizine-3-carboxylic Acid Hydrochloride

Following the procedure of Example 253 step j, replacing the 3-BOC-aminopyrrolidine thereof with 3-(BOC-amino)-3-methylpyrrolidine, and carrying the product forward as in Example 253 steps j-l, the title compound was prepared (255 mg). MS: 360 (M+1)⁺ ; ¹ H NMR (CD₃ OD) δ: 0.69 (m, 2H), 1.07 (m, 2H), 1.63 (s, 3H), 2.31 (m, 3H), 2.74 (s, 3H), 3.95 (m, 4H), 8.12 (s, 1H), 9.14 (d, 1H, J=9 Hz). Anal. Calcd for C₁₉ H₂₃ N₃ O₃ ClF.H₂ O: C, 55.14; H, 6.09; N, 10.15; Found: C, 55.08; H, 6.01; N, 9.77.

EXAMPLE 357 8-(3-amino-4-(1',3'-dioxolanyl)pyrrolidinyl)-1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-4H-9-methyl-4-oxo-quinolizine-3-carboxylic Acid Hydrochloride

Step 357a. N-CBZ-3-amino-4-hydroxy-pyrrolidine

A 27.1 g sample of N-CBZ-3-azido-4-hydroxy-pyrrolidine, prepared as in step 349c above, was hydrogenated for 24 hours under the conditions of example 349e above, and 25.4 g of the title compound was obtained.

Step 357b. N-CBZ-3-(CBZ-amino)-4-hydroxy-pyrrolidine

A 25.4 g sample of N-CBZ-3-azido-4-hydroxy-pyrrolidine, from step 357a above, was dissolved in 129 mL of 1M NaOH, and the solution was cooled to 0° C. A 15.35 mL sample of benzyl chloroformate was dissolved in 20 mL of ethanol, and this solution was added dropwise to the vigorously stirred solution of the pyrrolidine over a 40 min period. The reaction mixture was stirred at 0° C. for 4 hours, then the reaction was quenched by pouring into 200 mL of water. This mixture was extracted with methylene chloride, which was dried over Na₂ SO₄, filtered, and evaporated to dryness. The residue was purified by column chromatography on silica gel, eluting with 0.5-3.5% methanol in methylene chloride to yield 18.77 g of the title compound.

Step 357c. N-CBZ-3-(CBZ-amino)-4-pyrrolidinone

In a dry vessel under N₂ was place 385 mL of methylene chloride, and the solvent was cooled to 0° C. To this was added 17.32 mL of DMSO, then 21.89 mL of phenyl dichlorophosphate was added dropwise over a 30 min period. Next was added 34.03 mL of triethylamine over a 30 min period. To this solution was added a solution of N-CBZ-3-(CBZ-amino)-4-hydroxy-pyrrolidine, from step 357b above, in 100 mL of methylene chloride in a dropwise manner over a 45 min period. The reaction mixture was stirred at 0° C. for 1 hour and at room temperature for 20 hours. The reaction was quenched by pouring it into 20% NaCl solution. The mixture was extracted with methylene chloride, which was dried over Na₂ SO₄, filtered, and evaporated to dryness. The excess DMSO was removed under vacuum with heating, and the residue was purified by column chromatography on silica gel, eluting with 0 to 1% methanol in methylene chloride to give 9.2 of the title compound.

Step 357d. N-CBZ-3-(CBZ-amino)-4-(1'-3-dioxolanylyl)pyrrolidine

A0.932 g sample of N-CBZ-3-(CBZ-amino)-4-pyrrolidinone, from step 357c above, was dissolved in 17 mL of toluene and 0.353 mL of ethylene glycol and 24 mg of p-toluenesulfonic acid were added. The reaction mixture was stirred at 110° C. for 20 hours, then the reaction was quenched by addition of 5% NaHCO₃ solution. The mixture was extracted with methylene chloride, which was dried over Na₂ SO₄, filtered, and evaporated to dryness. The residue was purified by column chromatography on silica gel, eluting with 2% methanol in methylene chloride to afford 578 mg of the title compound.

Step 357e. 3-amino-4-(1'-3-dioxolanylyl)pyrrolidine

A 2.68 g sample of N-CBZ-3-(CBZ-amino)-3-methylpiperidine was hydrogenated for days according to the procedure of Example 350f above, and 937 mg of the title compound was isolated.

Step 357f. 8-(3-amino-4-(1',3'-dioxolanyl)pyrrolidinyl)-1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-4H-9-methyl-4-oxo-quinolizine-3-carboxylic acid hydrochloride

Following the procedure of Example 253 step j, replacing the 3-BOC-aminopyrrolidine thereof with 3-amino-4-(1',3'-dioxolanyl)pyrrolidine, from step 357d above, and carrying the product forward as in Example 253 steps j-l, the title compound was prepared (324 mg). MS: 404 (M+1)⁺ ; ¹ H NMR (CD₃ OD) δ: 0.69 (m, 2H), 1.06 (m, 2H), 2.33 (m, 1H), 2.75 (s, 3H), 3.88-4.02 (m, 4H), 4.16 (m, 4H), 4.21 (m, 1H), 8.16 (s, 1H), 9.21 (d, 1H, J=9 Hz). Anal. Calcd for C₂₀ H₂₃ N₃ O₅ ClF.H₂ O.HCl: C, 48.59; H, 5.30; N, 8.50; Found: C, 48.80; H, 4.87; N, 8.52.

EXAMPLE 358 8-(3-amino-4-hydroxy-pyrrolidinyl)-1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-4H-9-methyl-4-oxo-quinolizine-3-carboxylic Acid Hydrochloride

Step 358a. N-CBZ-3-azido-4-(methoxymethoxy)pyrrolidine

A sample of N-CBZ-3-azido-4-hydroxypyrrolidine, prepared as in Example 349c above, was dissolved in 20 mL of methylene chloride, 5.02 mL of diisopropylethylamine was added, and 1.64 mL of methoxymethyl chloride was added dropwise over a 15 min period, with cooling as necessary to maintain the temperature at ambient. The reaction mixture was stirred at room temperature for 18 hours, then washed with 0.5M phosphoric acid, 5% NaHCO₃, dried over Na₂ SO₄, filtered, and evaporated to dryness. The residue was purified by flash chromatography on silica gel, eluting with 0.5% methanol in methylene chloride to yield 1.58 g of the title compound.

Step 358b. N-CBZ-3-amino-4-(methoxymethoxy)pyrrolidine

A 2.23 g sample of N-CBZ-3-azido-4-(methoxymethoxy)pyrrolidine, prepared as in step 358a above, was dissolved in 200 mL of ethyl acetate and hydrogenated at room temperature under 4 Atm of H₂ in the presence of RaNi for 24 hours in a sealed bomb. The catalyst was removed by filtration, and the solvent was removed under vacuum to give the title product.

Step 358c. N-CBZ-3-(BOC-amino)-4-(methoxymethoxy)pyrrolidine

A 2.04 g sample of N-CBZ-3-amino-4-(methoxymethoxy)pyrrolidine, from step 358b above, was dissolved in 20 mL of methylene chloride, and the solution was cooled to 0° C. To this solution was added 2 mL of triethylamine, then 2.38 mL of di-t-butyl dicarbonate dissolved in 5 mL of methylene chloride. The reaction mixture was stirred for 30 min at 0° C., at room temperature for 24 hours, and at 40° C. for 8 hours, then quenched by pouring into 10% NaCl solution. The mixture was extracted with methylene chloride, which was dried over Na₂ SO₄, filtered, and evaporated to dryness. The residue was purified by column chromatography on silica gel, eluting with 1% methanol in methylene chloride to give 1.35 g of the title compound.

Step 358d. 3-(BOC-amino)-4-(methoxymethoxy)pyrrolidine

A 1.35 g sample of N-CBZ-3-(BOC-amino)-4-(methoxymethoxy)pyrrolidine, from step 358c above, was hydrogenated for 12 days according to the procedure of Example 350f above, and 874 mg of the title compound was isolated.

Step 358e. 8-(3-amino-4-hydroxy-pyrrolidinyl)-1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-4H-9-methyl-4-oxo-quinolizine-3-carboxylic acid hydrochloride

Following the procedure of Example 253 step j, replacing the 3-BOC-aminopyrrolidine thereof with 3-amino-4-hydroxypyrrolidine from step 358d above, and carrying the product forward as in Example 253 steps j-l, the title compound was prepared (125 mg). MS: 362 (M+1)⁺ ; ¹ H NMR (CD₃ OD) δ: 0.69 (m, 2H), 1.08 (m, 2H), 2.31 (m, 1H), 2.73 (s,3H), 3.69-4.53 (m, 7H), 8.08 (s, 1H), 9.10 (m, 2H). Anal. Calcd for C₁₈ H₂₁ N₃ O₄ ClF.1.5H₂ O: C, 50.89; H, 5.69; N, 9.89; Found: C, 51.38; H, 5.65; N, 9.73.

EXAMPLE 359 8-(4-(1-(N-ethylamino)methyl)piperidinyl)-1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-4H-9-methyl-4-oxo-quinolizine-3-carboxylic Acid Hydrochloride

Step 359a. 4-(N-BOC-N-ethylaminomethyl)pyridine

A 4.00 g sample of 4-(N-ethylaminomethyl)pyridine (Aldrich) was dissolved in 50 mL of methylene chloride, and the solution was cooled to 0° C. To his solution was added 8.19 mL of triethylamine and then 8.01 g of di-t-butyl dicarbonate dissolved in 10 mL of methylene chloride was added dropwise. The reaction mixture was stirred for 1 hour at 0° C. and at room temperature for 30 min, then quenched by pouring into 10% NaCl solution. The mixture was extracted with methylene chloride, which was dried over Na₂ SO₄, filtered, and evaporated to dryness. The residue was purified by flash chromatography on silica gel, eluting with 1% methanol in methylene chloride to yield 5.52 g of the title compound.

Step 359b. 4-(N-BOC-N-ethylaminomethyl)piperidine

A 5.50 g sample of 4-(N-BOC-N-ethylaminomethyl)pyridine, prepared as in step 359a above, was dissolved in 200 mL of ethyl acetate and hydrogenated at room temperature under 4 Atm of H₂ in the presence of RaNi for 24 hours in a sealed bomb. The catalyst was removed by filtration, and the solvent was removed under vacuum to give 1.80 g of the title product.

Step 359c. 8-(4-(1-(N-methylamino)methyl)piperidinyl)-1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-4H-9-methyl-4-oxo-quinolizine-3-carboxylic acid hydrochloride

Following the procedure of Example 253 step j, replacing the 3-BOC-aminopyrrolidine thereof with 4-(N-BOC-N-ethylaminomethyl)piperidine, prepared in step 359b above, and carrying the product forward as in Example 253 steps j-l, the title compound was prepared (488 mg). MS: 402 (M+1)⁺ ; ¹ H NMR (CD₃ OD) δ: 0.69 (m, 2H), 1.07 (m, 2H), 1.36 (t, J=7.5 Hz, 3H), 1.91 (m, 4H), 2.36 (m, 1H), 2.84 (s, 3H), 2.97 (3.37 (m, 8H), 3.41 (m, 1H), 8.20 (s, 1H), 9.26 (d, J=9 Hz, 1H). Anal. Calcd for C₂₂ H₂₉ N₃ O₃ ClF.0.5H₂ O: C, 59.12; H, 6.77; N, 9.40; Found: C, 58.74; H, 6.63; N, 9.28.

EXAMPLE 360 1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-8-(3-hydroxy-4-methylaminopyrrolidinyl)-4H-9-methyl-4-oxo-quinolizine-3-carboxylic Acid Hydrochloride

Step 360a. N-CBZ-3-cyano-4-hydroxypyrrolidine

A sample of N-CBZ-3,4-epoxypyrrolidine, prepared as in Example 349b above, was dissolved in 100 mL of ethanol and added to a solution of 9.88 g of MgSO₄ and 13.41 g of NaCN in 195 mL of water. The reaction mixture was stirred at 65° C. for 20 hours, cooled, filtered, and extracted with methylene chloride, which was dried over Na₂ SO₄, filtered, and evaporated to dryness to afford 9.0 g of the title compound.

Step 360b. N-CBZ-3-aminomethyl-4-hydroxypyrrolidine

A 13.97 g sample of N-CBZ-3-cyano-4-hydroxypyrrolidine, prepared as in step 360a above, was dissolved in 210 mL of methanol containing 40 mL of triethylamine and hydrogenated at room temperature under 4 Atm of H₂ in the presence of RaNi for 24 hours in a sealed bomb. The catalyst was removed by filtration, and the solvent was removed under vacuum to give 14.38 g of the title product.

Step 360c. N-CBZ-3-(BOC-aminomethyl)-4-hydroxypyrrolidine

A 2.73 g sample of N-CBZ-3-aminomethyl-4-hydroxypyrrolidine, from step 360b above, was dissolved in 20 mL of methylene chloride, and the solution was cooled to 0° C. To this solution was added 2.86 g of di-t-butyl dicarbonate dissolved in 3 mL of methylene chloride, and the reaction mixture was stirred at 0° C. for 1 hour and at room temperature for 18 hours. The reaction was quenched by pouring into 250 mL of water, and the mixture was extracted with methylene chloride, which was dried over Na₂ SO₄, filtered, and evaporated to dryness. The residue was purified by flash chromatography on silica gel to afford the title compound.

Step 360d. 3-hydroxy-4-methylaminopyrrolidine

A sample of N-CBZ-3-(BOC-aminomethyl)-4-hydroxypyrrolidine, from step 360c above, was hydrogenated over 10% Pd/C in 100 mL of methanol under 4 Atm of H₂ at room temperature for 24 hours. The catalyst was removed by filtration, the solvent was removed to yield 610 mg of title compound.

Step 360e. 1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-8-(3-hydroxy-4-methylaminopyrrolidinyl)-4H-9-methyl-4-oxo-quinolizine-3-carboxylic acid hydrochloride

Following the procedure of Example 253 step j, replacing the 3-BOC-aminopyrrolidine thereof with 3-hydroxy-4-methylaminopyrrolidine, from step 360d above, and carrying the product forward as in Example 253 steps j-l, the title compound was prepared (540 mg). MS: 376 (M+1)⁺ ; ¹ H NMR (CD₃ OD) δ: 0.68 (m, 3H), 0.99 (m, 2H), 2.29 (m, 1H), 2.70 (s, 3H), 3.55-4.58 (m, 9H), 8.09 (s, 1H), 9.02 (d, J=9 Hz, 1H). Anal. Calcd for C₁₉ H₂₃ N₃ O₄ ClF.2H₂ O: C, 50.95; H, 6.08; N, 9.38; Found: C, 50.88; H, 5.77; N, 9.01.

EXAMPLE 361 8-(3-aminomethylpiperidinyl)-1-cyclopropyl)-7-fluoro-4H-9-methyl-4-oxo-quinolizine-3-carboxylic Acid Hydrochloride

Step 361a. 3-(N-BOC-aminomethyl)pyridine

Under dry N₂, 15.69 g of di-t-butyldicarbonate was dissolved in 100 mL of CH₂ Cl₂. The flask and contents were cooled in an ice bath, and to this was added a solution of 6.12 g of 3-(aminomethyl)pyridine in CH₂ Cl₂ dropwise with stirring. The solution was stirred at 0°-5° C. for 30 min, then stirred at room temperature for 72 hours. The reaction was diluted with additional CH₂ Cl₂ (100 mL), then washed with 250 mL of water. The water was back-extracted with CH₂ Cl₂, and the organic layers were combined and dried over Na₂ SO₄. The solution was filtered, and the solvent was removed on a rotary evaporator to give 13 g of title compound.

Step 361b. 3-(N-BOC-aminomethyl)piperidine

A 10.13 g sample of the compound from step 361a above was dissolved in 250 mL of methanol and reduced over 5 g of 5% Rh/C catalyst at room temperature under 4 Atm or H₂ for 18 hours. The catalyst was removed by filtration, and the solvent was removed under vacuum. The product was recrystallized from ethyl acetate, and dried under high vacuum to give 3.8 g of product. mp. 64°-65° C.

Step 361c. 8-(3-aminomethylpiperidinyl)-1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-4H-9-methyl-4-oxo-quinolizine-3-carboxylic acid hydrochloride

Following the procedure of Example 253 step j, replacing the 3-BOC-aminopyrrolidine thereof with 3-(N-BOC-aminomethyl)piperidine, prepared in step 361 b above, and carrying the product forward as in Example 253 steps j-l, the title compound was prepared (301 mg). mp 207°-208° C. MS: 374 (M+1)⁺ ; ¹ H NMR (CD₃ OD) δ: 0.70 (m, 2H), 1.05 (m, 2H), 1.45 (m, 2H), 1.90 (m, 2H), 2.10 (m, 2H), 2.35 (m, 1H), 2.84 (s, 3H), 3.00 (m, 2H), 3.20 (m, 1H), 3.30 (m, 2H), 8.09 (s, 1H), 8.32 (s, 1H), 9.17 (d, 1H, J=12 Hz). Anal. Calcd for C₂₀ H₂₅ N₃ O₃ ClF.1.5H₂ O: C, 50.75; H, 6.18; N, 8.88; Found: C, 50.53; H, 6.20; N, 9.03.

EXAMPLE 362 8-(2-aminomethyl-4-morpholinyl)-1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-4H-9-methyl-4-oxo-quinolizine-3-carboxylic Acid Hydrochloride

Step 362a. N-benzyl-2-chloromethylmorpholine

A flask was charged with 1.5 g (10 mmol) of N-benzyl-ethanolamine, 7.8 mL of epichlorohydrin (71 mmol). The reaction mixture was heated at 40° C. for 30 min, then cooled to room temperature. The excess epichlorohydrin was removed under vacuum, and the residue was dissolved in 30 mL of conc. H₂ SO₄. The solution was heated at 150° C. for 30 min and poured onto 50 g of ice. The solution was adjusted to pH 13 with NaOH, and the mixture was extracted with toluene. The solution was dried over Na₂ SO₄, filtered, the solvent removed, and the residue dried under vacuum to give 193 mg of the title compound. MS m/z: 226, 228 (M+H)⁺.

Step 362b. 2-(N-benzyl-morpholinyl)-N-methylphthalimide.

An oven-dried system under positive N₂ pressure was charged with 900 mg (4 mmol) of N-benzyl-3-chloromethylmorpholine dissolved in 20 mL of DMSO. To this was added 1.48 g (8 mmol) of potassium phthalimide. The reaction mixture was stirred at 100° C. for 96 hours, then cooled to room temperature and poured into 50 mL of water. The mixture was extracted with methylene chloride, the extract washed with water, and the organic layer was dried over Na₂ SO₄. The solution was filtered, the solvent was removed under vacuum, and the product was dried under vacuum to give 1.18 g of the title compound. The material was recrystallized from ethanol, separated by filtration, and dried under vacuum to give 884 mg of pure title compound.

Step 362c. 4-benzyl-2-aminomethylmorpholine

A system under positive N₂ pressure was charged with 160 mg of 3-(N-benzyl-morpholinyl)-N-methylphthalimide, from step 362b above, suspended in 4 mL of ethanol. To this was added 50 μL of hydrazine hydrate, and the reaction mixture was stirred at room temperature for 3 hours and at 70° C. for 24 hours. The reaction mixture was cooled to room temperature and diluted with 10 mL of water. The mixture was filtered, and the aqueous layer was adjusted to pH 12 with NaOH and extracted with methylene chloride. The organic extract was dried over Na₂ SO₄, filtered, and the solvent was removed and the product was dried under vacuum to give 72 mg of the title compound.

Step 362d. 4-benzyl-2-(BOC-aminomethyl)morpholine

An oven-dried system protected from moisture was charged with 198 mg of 1-benzyl-3-aminomethylmorpholine, prepared as in step 362c above, dissolved in 2 mL of methylene chloride. To this solution was added 250 mg of di-t-butyl-dicarbonate. The reaction mixture was stirred at room temperature for 24 hours, diluted with 30 mL of methylene chloride, and dried over Na₂ SO₄. The mixture was filtered, and the solvent was removed under vacuum. The residue was purified with preparative TLC on silica gel, developing with 9% methanol in methylene chloride and collecting the band at Rf=0.48. The product was removed from the silica gel with 300 mL of 10% methanol in methylene chloride, and the solvent was removed under vacuum to give 173 mg of the title compound. MS: 307 (M+1)⁺.

Step 362e. 2-(BOC-aminomethyl)morpholine

A 50 mg sample of 4-benzyl-2-(BOC-aminomethyl)morpholine, from step 362d above, was dissolved in 5 mL of methanol and the benzyl group was removed by hydrogenation over under 4 Atm of H₂ over 25 mg of Pd/C at room temperature for 48 hours. The catalyst was filtered off, and the solvent was removed to give 33 mg of the title compound.

Step 362f. 8-(2-aminomethyl-4-morpholinyl)-1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-4H-9-methyl-4-oxo-quinolizine-3-carboxylic acid hydrochloride

Following the procedure of Example 253 step j, replacing the 3-BOC-aminopyrrolidine thereof with 2-(BOC-aminomethyl)morpholine, prepared as in step 362e above, and carrying the product forward as in Example 253 steps j-l, the title compound was prepared (287 mg). mp 209°-210° C. MS: 376 (M+1)⁺, 393 (M+NH₄)⁺ ; ¹ H NMR (CD₃ OD) δ: 0.70 (dd, 2H, J=4.5, 1.5 Hz), 1.09 (dd, 2H, J=1.5, 4.5 Hz), 2.38 (m, 1H), 2.88 (s, 3H), 3.05 (m, 2H), 3.20 (m, 2H), 3.40 (m, 2H), 3.50 (m, 2H), 3.90 (m, 2H), 4.10 (dd, 1H, J=1.5, 12 Hz), 8.03 (s, 1H), 8.15 (s, 1H), 9.23 (d, 1H, J=9 Hz), Anal. Calcd for C₁₉ H₂₃ N₃ O₄ ClF.2.25H₂ O: C, 50.45; H, 6.13; N, 9.29; Found: C, 50.63; H, 6.17; N, 9.11.

EXAMPLE 363 8-(3-(1-(methylamino)methypiperidinyl)-1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-4H-9-methyl-4-oxo-quinolizine-3-carboxylic Acid Hydrochloride

Step 363a. 3-(N-BOC-N-methylamino)methyl)pyridine

To a dry flask under N₂ was added 84.7 mg (2.2 mmol) of NaH (minoil washed with dry hexane) and 2 mL of dry THF. The mixture was cooled in an ice bath and 416 mg of 3-(N-BOC-aminomethyl)piperidine, from Example 361 b above, in 4 mL of dry THF was added dropwise. The mixture was stirred at 0°-5° C. for 1 hour after addition was complete, and 0.125 mL of methyl iodide was added. The mixture was stirred at 0°-5° C. for 30 min, then warmed to room temperature and stirred for 24 hours. The reaction was quenched by pouring it into 30 mL of said NaCl solution, and the mixture was extracted with 3×30 mL of methylene chloride. The organic extracts were combined, dried over Na₂ SO₄, filtered and concentrated on a rotary evaporator to give 430 mg of title compound.

Step 363b. 3-(N-BOC-N-methylamino)methyl)piperidine

A 1.16 g sample of the compound from step 361 a above was dissolved in 50 mL of methanol and reduced over 1.16 g of 5% Rh/C catalyst at room temperature under 4 Atm or H₂ for 18 hours. The catalyst was removed by filtration, and the solvent was removed under vacuum. The product was recrystallized from ethyl acetate, and dried under high vacuum to give 1.18 g of product. MS m/z: 229 (M+H)⁺.

Step 363c. 8-(3-(1-(methylamino)methypiperidinyl)-1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-4H-9-methyl-4-oxo-quinolizine-3-carboxylic acid hydrochloride

Following the procedure of Example 253 step j, replacing the 3-BOC-aminopyrrolidine thereof with 3-(N-BOC-N-methylamino)methyl)piperidine prepared according to step 363a above, and carrying the product forward as in Example 253 steps j-l, the title compound was prepared (535 mg). mp 246°-247° C. MS: 388 (M+1)⁺ ; ¹ H NMR (CD₃ OD) δ: 0.70 (dd, 2H, J=4.5 Hz), 1.07 (dd, 2H, J=7.8 Hz), 1.50 (m, 2H), 1.90 (m, 4H), 2.10 (m, 2H), 2.21 (m, 1H), 2.72 (s, 3H), 2.85 (s, 3H), 3.00 (m, 2H), 8.10 (s, 1H), 8.32 (s, 1H), 9.18 (d, 1H, J=9 Hz), Anal. Calcd for C₂₁ H₂₇ N₃ O₃ ClF.H₂ O: C, 57.08; H, 6.61; N, 9.51; Found: C, 56.93; H, 6.68; N, 10.23.

EXAMPLE 364 8-(3-(methyl(methylenedioxy)methyl)piperidinyl)-1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-4H-9-methyl-4-oxo-quinolizine-3-carboxylic Acid Hydrochloride

Following the procedure of Example 253 step j, replacing the 3-BOC-aminopyrrolidine thereof with 3-(methyl(methylenedioxy)methyl)piperidine prepared according to European Patent Application 342, 675, and carrying the product forward as in Example 253 steps j-k, the title compound was prepared (443 mg). mp 117°-118° C. MS: 419 (M+1)⁺ ; ¹ H NMR (CDCl₃) δ: 0.70 (m, 2H), 1.03 (m, 2H), 1.40 (m, 2H), 1.71 (m, 6H), 2.80 (s, 3H), 3.10 (dt, 1H, J=3, 12 Hz), 8.04 (dd, 2H, J=7.5 Hz), 8.32 (s, 1H), 9.18 (d, 1H, J=12 Hz); Anal. Calcd for C₂₂ H₂₇ N₂ O₅ F: C, 63.15; H, 6.50; N, 6.69; Found: C, 63.02; H, 6.42; N, 6.64.

EXAMPLE 365 8-(3-(S)-aminopiperidinyl)-1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-4H-9-methyl-4-oxo-quinolizine-3-carboxylic Acid Hydrochloride

Following the procedure of Example 253 step j, replacing the 3-BOC-aminopyrrolidine thereof with 3-(S)-(N-BOC-amino)piperidine and carrying the product forward as in Example steps j-l, the title compound was prepared (500 mg). mp 220°-221° C. MS: 360 (M+1)⁺, 377 (M+NH₄)⁺ ; ¹ H NMR (CD₃ OD) δ: 0.70 (m, 2H, J=6 Hz), 1.10 (m, 2H, J=6 Hz), 1.72 (m, 2H), 2.05 (m, 3H), 2.28 (m, 2H), 2.40 (m, 2H), 2.86 (s, 3H), 3.90 (m, 1H), 8.18 (s, 1H), 9.22 (d, 1H, J=9 Hz); Anal. Calcd for C₁₉ H₂₃ N₂ O₅ ClF.1.5H₂ O: C, 53.97; H, 6.20; N, 9.94; Found: C, 54.28; H, 6.61; N, 8.85.

EXAMPLE 366 8-(3-(S)-(N-ethyl-N-methylamino)piperidinyl)-1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-4H-9-methyl-4-oxo-quinolizine-3-carboxylic Acid

Step 366a. (S)-3-acetylamino-1-benzylpyrrolidine

To 1.30 g (7.38 mmol) of 3-amino-1-benzylpyrrolidine and 1.7 mL (12 mmol) of triethylamine in 25 mL of ethyl acetate stirred at room temperature was added 1.1 mL (12 mmol) of acetic anhydride, and the reaction was stirred for 1 hour. The solvent was removed, and the residue was treated with 1:1 20% K₂ CO₃ :brine, then extracted with methylene chloride. The organic extract was dried over Na₂ SO₄, filtered, the solvent was removed under vacuum, and the residue was dried under high vacuum for 16 hours to give 1.71 g of the title compound. MS: 219 (M+1)⁺ ; Anal. Calcd for C₁₃ H₁₈ N₂ O: C,68.69; H, 8.42; N, 12.32; Found: C, 68.75; H, 8.00; N, 12.27.

Step 366b. (S)-3-ethylamino-1-benzylpyrrolidine

To 1.70 g (7.4 mmol) of the compound from step 366a above in 20 mL of THF was added 850 mg of lithium aluminum hydride, and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 72 hours. The reaction was quenched with water and NaOH, stirred for 1 hour, filtered, and the filter cake was extracted with methylene chloride. The aqueous layers were extracted with methylene chloride, and the organic extracts were combined. The solution was dried over Na₂ SO₄, filtered, and the solvent was removed under vacuum to give 1.71 g of the title compound. ¹ H NMR (CDCl₃) δ: 1.09 (t, 3H), 1.30-1.51 (m, 1H), 1.48-1.53 (m, 1H), 2.06-2.21 (m, 1H), 2.34 (dd, 1H), 2.58 (q, 2H), 2.47-2.68 (m, 2H), 2.77 (dd, 1H), 3.26-3.37 (m, 1H), 3.50 (s, 2H), 7.19-7.40 (m, 5H).

Step 366c. (S)-3-(N-BOC-N-ethylamino)-1-benzylpyrrolidine

To a 1.7 g sample of the compound from step 366b above dissolved in 3 mL of methylene chloride was added 1.94 g (8.9 mmol) of butoxycarbonyl anhydride, and the reaction was stirred for 16 hours. The solvent was removed under vacuum, and the residue was chromatographed on silica gel, eluting with 1:1 hexane:ethyl acetate to give 1.8 g of the title compound. MS: 305 (M+1)⁺ ; ¹ H NMR (CDCl₃) δ: 1.11 (t, 3H), 1.44 (s, 9H), 3.25 (q, 2H), 7.24-7.47 (m, 5H). Anal. Calcd for C₁₈ H₂₈ N₂ O₂ : C,68.00; H, 9.35; N, 8.81; Found: C, 68.05; H, 8.73; N, 8.85.

Step 366d. (S)-3-(N-ethyl-N-methylamino)-1-benzylpyrrolidine

To a 1.8 g (5.9 mmol) sample of the compound from step 366c above in 20 mL of THF was added 800 mg of LAH, and the reaction was stirred for 48 at reflux conditions. The reaction was cooled to room temperature, and 0.8 mL of water was added dropwise with stirring, followed by 0.8 mL of 15% NaOH similarly, and finally 2.4 mL of water, and the mixture was stirred for 2 hours at room temperature. The mixture was filtered, the filter cake washed with methylene chloride, the filtrate concentrated under vacuum to give the crude title product. This material was dissolved in acetic acid and filtered, methanol was added and the solvent removed, and the residue repeatedly dissolved in methanol and stripped. The residue was taken up in water, adjusted to pH 10-11 with K₂ CO₃, saturated with NaCl, then this solution was extracted with 10% methanol in CHCl₃. The extract was dried over Na₂ SO₄, filtered and the solvent was removed to give 603 mg of the title product. MS: 219 (M+1)⁺ ; ¹ H NMR (CDCl₃) δ: 1.06 (t, 3H), 1.93-2.09 (m, 1H), 2.20 (s, 3H), 2.28-2.60 (br, 4H), 2.66-2.77 (m, 1H), 2.82 (dd, 1H), 2.96-3.14 (m, 1H), 3.60 (q, 2H), 7.18-7.41 (m, 5H).

Step 366e. (S)-3-(N-ethyl-N-methylamino)pyrrolidine

A 1.3 g sample of the compound from step 366d above was dissolved in 50 mL of acetic acid and 0.5 mL of HCl, 0.13 g of 10% Pd/C was added and the sample hydrogenated under 4 Atm of H₂. Additional amounts of catalyst and HCl were added before the reaction was complete. The solution was filtered, then the solvent was removed with repeated addition and removal of methanol. The residue was dissolved in water, which was adjusted to pH 10-11 with K₂ CO₃, saturated with NaCl, and extracted repeatedly with 10% methanol in CHCl₃. The extract was dried over Na₂ SO₄, filtered, and taken to dryness to give 603 mg of the title compound. HRMS (M+1)⁺ : calc: 129.1936; found, 129.1392.

Step 366f. 8-(3-(S)-(N-ethyl-N-methylamino)piperidinyl)-1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-4H-9-methyl-4-oxo-quinolizine-3-carboxylic acid

Following the procedure of Example 253 step j, replacing the 3-BOC-aminopyrrolidine thereof with (S)-3-(N-ethyl-N-methylamino)-pyrrolidine from step 366e above and carrying the product forward as in Example 253 steps j-k, the title compound was prepared. MS: 416 (M+1)⁺ ; ¹ H NMR (CDCl₃) δ: 0.5-0.6M, 1H), 0.6-0.7 (m, 1H), 0.8-0.95 (m, 2H), 1.1 (t, 3H), 1.4 (t, 3H), 1.9-2.0 (m, 1H), 2.1-2.2 (m, 1H), 2.25 (s, 3H), 2.33 (s, 3H), 3.6-3.7 (m, 4H), 3.7-3.9 (m, 1H), 3.9-4.0 (m, 1H), 4.12 (dd, 1H), 4.4 (q, 2H), 8.13 (s, 1H), 9.25 (d, 2H).

EXAMPLE 367 1-cyclopropyl-8-(4-(2'-(N-methylamino)methyl-1',3'-dioxolanyl)piperidinyl)-7-fluoro-9-methyl-4-oxo-4H-quinolizine-3-carboxylic Acid Hydrochloride

Step 367a. N-CBZ-4-(4'-bromomethyl-1',3'-dioxolanyl)piperidine

A 17.48 g sample of N-CBZ-4-oxopiperidine, prepared as in Example 350b above, was dissolved in 325 mL of toluene, and 16.40 mL of 3-bromo-1,2-propanediol and 713 mg of p-toluenesulfonic acid were added. The reaction mixture was heated at reflux (120°-125° C.) for 24 hours while collecting the water of reaction in a Dean-Stark trap. The reaction mixture was cooled to room temperature, then washed with 5% NaHCO₃ and water, dried over Na₂ SO₄, filtered, and taken to dryness. The residue was purified by flash chromatography on silica gel, eluting with 0to-1.5% methanol in methylene chloride to yield 26.5 g of the title compound.

Step 367b. N-CBZ-4-(4'-(methylaminomethyl)-1',3'-dioxolanyl)piperidine

A 7.29 g sample of N-CBZ-4-(4'-bromomethyl-1',3'-dioxolanyl)piperidine, from step 367a above, was heated with excess methylamine, and 3.427 g of the title compound was isolated and purified.

Step 367c. N-CBZ-4-(4'-(N-BOC-N-methylaminomethyl)-1',3'-dioxolanyl)piperidine

A 3.43 g sample of N-CBZ-4-(4'-(methylaminomethyl)-1',3'-dioxolanyl)piperidine, from step 367b above, was dissolved in 30 mL of methylene chloride, to which was added 2.98 mL of triethylamine followed by dropwise addition of 3.50 g of di-t-butyl dicarbonate in 20 mL of methylene chloride. The reaction mixture was stirred at 35° C. for 5 hours and at room temperature for 15 hours. The mixture was diluted with methylene chloride and washed with water. The extract was dried over Na₂ SO₄, filtered, and taken to dryness to obtain 4.29 g of title compound.

Step 367d. 4-(4'-(N-BOC-N-methylaminomethyl)-1',3'-dioxolanyl)piperidine

A sample of N-CBZ-4-(4'-(N-BOC-N-methylaminomethyl)-1',3'-dioxolanyl)piperidine, from step 367c above, was hydrogenated over 10% Pd/C in 200 mL of methanol under 4 Atm of H₂ at room temperature for 24 hours. The catalyst was removed by filtration, and the solvent was removed to yield the title compound.

Step 367e. 1-cyclopropyl-8-(4-(2-(N-methylamino)-methyl-1',3'-dioxolanyl)piperidinyl)-7-fluoro-9-methyl-4-oxo-4H-quinolizine-3-carboxylic acid hydrochloride

Following the procedure of Example 253 step j, replacing the 3-BOC-aminopyrrolidine thereof with 4-(4'-(N-BOC-N-methylaminomethyl)-1',3'-dioxolanyl)piperidine, prepared in step 367d above, and carrying the product forward as in Example 253 steps j-k, 199 mg of the title compound was prepared. IR (KBr) cm⁻¹ : 3300 (br), 2850 (br), 1700 (s), 1610 (m), 1530 (s), 790 (m). MS (CDI/NH3) m/z (M+H)⁺ : 446 base. NMR (d₆ -DMSO): 9.18 (d, 1H), 8.00 (s, 1H), 3.69-4.57 (m, 4H), 2.95-3.25 (m, 5H), 2.76 (s, 3H), 2.48 (m, 3H), 2.40 (m, 1H), 1.88 (m, 4H), 1.02 (m, 2H), 0.65 (m, 2H). Anal. Calcd for C₂₃ H₂₉ ClFN₃ O₄ :.2H₂ O: C, 53.33; H, 6.42; N, 8.11; Found: C, 53.62; H, 6.38; N, 8.32.

EXAMPLE 368 1-cyclopropyl-8-(3-aza-6-amino-6-methylbicyclo[3.3.0]octan-1-yl)-7-fluoro-9-methyl-4oxo-4H-quinolizine-3-carboxylic Acid Hydrochloride

Step 368a. N-benzyl-3-aza-6-oxobicyclo[3.3.0]octane

A 32.69 g sample of N-methoxymethyl-N-(trimethylsilylmethyl)-benzylamine was dissolved in 30 mL of methylene chloride, and the solution was cooled to 0° C. To this solution was added 9.5 mL of 2-cyclopentene-1 -one and 1.75 mL of trifluoroacetic acid, and the reaction mixture was stirred at 0° C. for 0.5 hours and at room temperature for 24 hours. The reaction was quenched with water, and the mixture was extracted with methylene chloride, which was dried over Na₂ SO₄, filtered, and taken to dryness to obtain 28.27 g of the title compound.

Step 368b. N-benzyl-3-aza-6-hydroxy-6-methylbicyclo[3.3.0]octane

In dry ether and under N₂, the compound from step 368a was reacted with methyl magnesium bromide at -30° C. After standard workup, the title compound was isolated.

Step 368c. N-benzyl-3-aza-6-(acetylamino)-6-methylbicyclo[3.3.0]octane

The compound of step 368b was reacted with acetonitrile in the presence of concentrated sulfuric acid. The reaction was quenched with water, and the product was extracted into methylene chloride, which was dried over Na₂ SO₄, filtered, and taken to dryness to obtain the title compound.

Step 368d. N-benzyl-3-aza-6-amino-6-methylbicyclo[3.3.0]octane

The acetyl group was removed from the compound of step 368c by reaction with conc. HCl. The reaction mixture was made basic with NaOH, and the product was extracted into methylene chloride, which was dried over Na₂ SO₄, filtered, and taken to dryness to obtain the title compound.

Step 368e. N-benzyl-3-aza-6-(BOC-amino)-6-methylbicyclo[3.3.0]octane

The compound from step 368d was reacted with di-t-butyl dicarbonate in the presence of triethylamine. The reaction was quenched with water, and the product was extracted into methylene chloride, which was dried over Na₂ SO₄, filtered, and taken to dryness to obtain the title compound.

Step 368f. 3-aza-6-(BOC-amino)-6-methylbicyclo[3.3.0]octane

The benzyl group was removed from the compound of step 368f by hydrogenation in the presence of Pd/C. The catalyst was removed by filtration, and the product was obtained by evaporation of the solvent.

Step 368g. 1-cyclopropyl-8-(3-aza-6-amino-6-methylbicyclo[3.3.0]octan-1-yl)-7-fluoro-9-methyl-4-oxo-4H-quinolizine-3-carboxylic acid hydrochloride

Following the procedure of Example 253 step j, replacing the 3-BOC-aminopyrrolidine thereof with 3-aza-6-(BOC-amino)-6-methylbicyclo[3.3.0]-octane, from step 369 g above, and carrying the product forward as in Example 253 steps j-k, 418 mg of the title compound was prepared. IR (KBr) cm⁻¹ : 3340 (br), 2860 (br), 1700 (m), 1610 (m), 1430 (s), 1370 (m). MS (CDI/NH3) m/z (M+H)⁺ : 400 base. NMR (CD₃ OD): 9.12 (m, 1H), 8.03 (s, 1H), 3.94 (m, 2H), 3.78 (m, 1H), 3.57 (m, 2H), 2.83 (m, 1H), 2.78 (m, 3H), 2.31 (m, 1H), 1.88 (m, 2H), 2.19 (m, 2H), 1.50 (s, 3H), 1.07 (m, 2H), 0.68 (m, 2H). Anal. Calcd for C₂₂ H₂₇ ClFN₃ O₃ :.1.5H₂ O C, 57.62; H, 6.37; N, 9.06; Found: C, 58.02; H, 6.64; N, 9.23.

EXAMPLE 369 1-cyclopropyl-8-(3-fluoromethylpiperidinyl)-7-fluoro-9-methyl-4-oxo-4H-quinolizine

Step 369a. N-BOC-3-hydroxymethylpiperidine

A sample of 3-hydroxymethylpiperidine (2.0 g, 17.4 mmol) was suspended in 60 mL of water and cooled to 0° C. Sodium bicarbonate (2.63 g, 31 mmol) was added in one portion, then benzyl chloroformate (2.60 ml, 18.3 mmol) was added dropwise in 10 ml of diethyl ether. After stirring for 4 hours at 0° C., the reaction was poured into 150 ml water and extracted with methylene chloride (3×100 ml). The combined organic layers were dried over sodium sulfate, then filtered and the filtrate evaporated to dryness to yield 3.74 g (86%).

Step 369b. N-BOC-3-fluoromethylpiperidine

This compound from step 369a (3.74 g, 15mmol) was then dissolved in 10 ml of methylene chloride and added dropwise to a solution of diethylaminosulfur trifluoride (2.59 ml, 19.5 mmol) in 10 ml of methylene chloride at -78° C. After the addition, the reaction was stirred at room temperature for 16 hours. 10 ml of water, then 30 ml of 1M sodium hydroxide was added dropwise to the reaction, then the product was extracted into methylene chloride (3×75 ml). The combined organic layers were dried over sodium sulfate, filtered, and the filtrate was evaporated to dryness. The product was purified by flash chromatography (100% methylene chloride) to yield 2.42 g (64%).

Step 369c. 3-fluoromethylpiperidine

The amine was deprotected under hydrogenation conditions in methanol using palladium on carbon (2 g). After 16 h at room temperature and 4 atm, the catalyst was filtered off and the filtrate concentrated to yield: 808 mg (68%) of the desired amine.

Step 369d. 1-cyclopropyl-8-(3-fluoromethylpiperidinyl)-7-fluoro-9-methyl-4-oxo-4H-quinolizine

Following the procedure of Example 253 step j, replacing the 3-BOC-aminopyrrolidine thereof with 3-fluoromethylpiperidine, from step 369d above, and carrying the product forward as in Example 253 steps j-k, 198 mg of the title compound was prepared. IR (KBr) cm⁻¹ : 2950 (br), 1650 (s), 1470 (s), 1440 (s), 1350 (m). MS (CDI/NH3) m/z (M+H)⁺ : 377 base. NMR (CDCl₃): 9.22 (d, 1H, J=9 Hz), 8.37 (s, 1H), 4.21-4.53 (m, 4H), 3.14-3.67 (m, 7H), 2.79 (s, 3H), 2.25 (m, 1H), 1.04 (m, 2H), 0.72 (m, 2H). Anal. Calcd for C₂₀ H₂₂ F₂ N₂ O₃ : C, 63.82; H, 5.89; N, 7.44; Found: C, 63.35; H, 5.83; N, 6.85.

EXAMPLE 370 1-cyclopropyl-8-(4-(N,N-dimethyl)aminopiperidinyl)-7-fluoro-9-methyl-4-oxo-4H-quinolizine-3-carboxylic Acid Hydrochloride

Step 370a. 4-(N,N-dimethyl)aminopiperidine

4-(N,N-dimethyl)aminopyridine (1.0 g, 8.2 mmol) was subjected to hydrogenation conditions in 100 ml methanol using Rhodium (50 mg) at room temperature and 4 atm for 72 hours. The catalyst was filtered off and the filtrate was evaporated to yield 100% of the desired amine.

Step 370b. 1-cyclopropyl-8-(4-(N,N-dimethyl)aminopiperidinyl)-7-fluoro-9-methyl-4-oxo-4H-quinolizine-3-carboxylic acid hydrochloride

Following the procedure of Example 253 step j, replacing the 3-BOC-aminopyrrolidine thereof with 4-(N,N-dimethyl)aminopiperidine, from step 370a above, and carrying the product forward as in Example 253 steps j-k, 345 mg of the title compound was prepared. IR (KBr) cm⁻¹ : 2950 (br), 1710 (m), 1610 (m), 1470 (s), 1440 (s). MS (CDI/NH3) m/z (M+H)⁺ : 388 base. Anal. Calcd for C₂₁ H₂₇ ClFN₃ O₃ : C, 59.50; H, 6.42; N, 9.91; Found: C, 59.72; H, 6.69; N, 9.33.

EXAMPLE 371 1-cyclopropyl-8-(6-amino-3-azabicyclo[3.3.0]octyl)-7-fluoro-9-methyl-4-oxo-4H-quinolizine-3-carboxylic Acid Hydrochloride

Step 371a. 3-aza-3-benzyl-6-(hydroxylimino)bicyclo[3.3.0]octane

A 3.24 sample of 3-aza-6-oxobicyclo[3.3.0]octane, prepared as in Example 368a above, was dissolved in 40 mL of THF. Hydroxylamine hydrochloride (3.14 g) was dissolved in 60 mL of water and 4.05 g of NaHCO₃ was added to neutralize the salt. The neutral hydroxylamine solution was added to the THF solution, and the reaction mixture was stirred vigorously at room temperature for 18 hours. The THF was removed frown the mixture under vacuum, and the aqueous solution was extracted with methylene chloride, which was dried over sodium sulfate, filtered and evaporated to dryness to yield 2.80 g of the title compound.

Step 371b. 3-aza-3-benzyl-6-aminobicyclo[3.3.0]octane

A 29.37 g sample of 3-aza-6-(hydroxylimino)bicyclo[3.3.0]octane, prepared as in step 371a above, was dissolved in 1 L of methanol and hydrogenated at 4 Atm of H₂ over 58.74 g of RaNi catalyst for 24 hours. The catalyst was filtered off, and the solvent was evaporated to afford the title compound.

Step 371c. 3-aza-3-benzyl-6-(BOC-amino)bicyclo[3.3.0]octane

A 2.63 g sample of 3-aza-3-benzyl-6-aminobicyclo[3.3.0]octane, from step 371b above, was dissolved in 25 mL of methylene chloride, 3.39 mL of triethylamine was added, and the solution was cooled to 0° C. A 3.98 g sample of di-t-butyl dicarbonate was dissolved in 6 mL of methylene chloride and added dropwise to the first solution. The reaction mixture was stirred 30 min at 0° C. and at room temperature for 18 hours, the quenched by rapid addition to water. The mixture was extracted with methylene chloride, which was dried over sodium sulfate, filtered and evaporated to dryness. The residue was purified by column chromatography, eluting with 2% methanol in methylene chloride to afford the title compound.

Step 371d. 3-aza-6-(BOC-amino)bicyclo[3.3.0]octane

The compound from step 371c above was dissolved in 150 mL of methanol and hydrogenated for 23 hours at room temperature and 4 Atm of H₂ over 1.5 g of 10% Pd/C catalyst. The catalyst was filtered off, and the solvent was evaporated to afford the title compound.

Step 371e. 1-cyclopropyl-8-(6-amino-3-azabicyclo[3.3.0]octyl)-7-fluoro-9-methyl-4-oxo-4H-quinolizine-4-carboxylic acid hydrochloride

Following the procedure of Example 253 step j, replacing the 3-BOC-aminopyrrolidine thereof with 6-(BOC-amino)-3-azabicyclo[3.3.0]octane, from step 371d above, and carrying the product forward as in Example 253 steps j-k, 298 mg of the final compound was prepared. IR (KBr) cm⁻¹ : 2900 (br), 1700 (m), 1610 (m), 1430 (s), 1380 (m). MS (CDI/NH3) m/z (M+H)⁺ : 386 base. NMR (CD₃ OD): 9.04 (d, 1H, J=9 Hz), 7.97 (s, 1H), 3.92 (m, 2H), 3.78 (m, 2H), 3.57 (m, 1H), 3.15 (m, 1H), 3.04 (m, 1H), 2.76 (s, 3H), 2.29 (m, 1H), 1.69-2.21 (m, 3H), 1.08 (m, 2H), 0.67 (m, 2H). Anal. Calcd for C₂₁ H₂₅ ClFN₃ O₃.1.5H₂ O.HCl: C, 51.97; H, 6.02; N, 8.66; Found: C, 52.07; H, 5.81; N, 8.48.

EXAMPLE 372 1-cyclopropyl-8-((2-aza-4-(dimethylaminomethyl)bicyclo[4.3.0]non-2-yl)-7-fluoro-9-methyl-4-oxo-4H-quinolizine Carboxylic Acid Hydrochloride

Step 372a. 2-aza-4-dimethylaminomethylbicyclo[3.3.0]nonane

A 1 g sample of 3-dimethylaminomethylindole was hydrogenated over Pd/C in acetic acid/HCl, the catalyst removed by filtration, and the solvent diluted with water, adjusted to pH 11, and extracted with ethyl acetate. The solvent was dried and evaporated to afford the title compound.

Step 372b. 1-cyclopropyl-8-((2-aza-4-(dimethylaminomethyl)bicyclo[4.3.0]non-2-yl)-7-fluoro-9-methyl-4-oxo-4H-quinolizine carboxylic acid hydrochloride

Following the procedure of Example 253 step j, replacing the 3-BOC-aminopyrrolidine thereof with 2-aza-4-(dimethylaminomethyl)bicyclo[4.3.0]-nonane, from step 372a above, and carrying the product forward as in Example 253 steps j-k, 354 mg of the final compound was prepared. IR (KBr) cm⁻¹ : 3400 (br), 2950 (m), 2600 (br), 1720 (m), 1610 (m), 1430 (s), 1380 (m). MS (CDI/NH3) m/z (M+H)⁺ : 442 base. NMR (CDCl₃): 9.07 (d, 1H, J=9 Hz), 8.28 (s, 1H), 4.47 (m, 1H), 4.04 (m, 1H), 3.60 (m, 1H), 3.18 (m, 2H), 2.75 (s, 3H), 2.49 (m, 1H), 2.27 (m, 1H), 1.26 (m, 2H), 1.00-1.90 (m, 9H), 2.91 (s, 6H), 0.70 (m, 2H). Anal. Calcd for C₂₅ H₃₃ ClFN₃ O₃.1.25H₂ O: C, 60.59; H, 7.73; N, 8.48; Found: C, 60.07; H, 7.71; N, 8.15.

EXAMPLE 373 1-cyclopropyl-8-(3-aza-6-(L-alanylamino)-6-methylbicyclo[3.3.0]octane)-7-fluoro-9-methyl-4-oxo-4H-quinolizine Carboxylic Acid Hydrochloride

A 50 mg sample of 1-cyclopropyl-8-(3-aza-6-(L-alanylamino)-6methylbicyclo[3.3.0]octane-7-fluoro-9-methyl-4-oxo-4H-quinolizine carboxylic acid hydrochloride, from Example 368, was dissolved in 3 mL of DMF, and the solution was cooled to 0° C. A 0.044 mL sample of diisopropylethylamine was added, followed by 35 mg of N-BOC-L-alanyl-N-hydroxysuccinimide, and the reaction was stirred at 0° C. for 20 min and at room temperature for 48 hours. The solution was poured into a large volume of water, and the product was filtered off and dried. IR (KBr) cm⁻¹ : 2950 (br), 1680 (m), 1430 (s). MS (CDI/NH3) m/z (M+H)⁺ : 471 base. Anal. Calcd for C₂₅ H₃₂ ClFN₄ O₄.H₂ O: C, 57.19; H, 6.14; N, 10.67; Found: C, 57.16; H, 6.48; N, 9.90.

EXAMPLE 374 (3R,1R)-8-(3-(1-(N-methyl)amino)propyl)pyrrolidinyl)-1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-9-methyl-4-oxo-4H-quinolizine-3-carboxylic Acid Hydrochloride

A sample of 8-chloro-1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-9-methyl-4-oxo-4H-quinolizine-3carboxylic acid ethyl ester, from Example 253i above, was dissolved in 8 mL of anhydrous acetonitrile, reacted with (3R,1R)-3-(1-(N-methyl)amino)propyl)pyrrolidine (prepared as described by Hayakawa et al., U.S. Pat. No. 5,098,912, issued Mar. 24, 1992, using modifications for chiral products described by Plummer et al., Tetr. Lett. 34:7529-32 (1993)), and carried forward as described in Example 253 j-l, omitting the deprotecting step, to give the title product. MS 402 (M+H)⁺ ; ¹ H NMR (D₆ -DMSO) δ: 0.6-0.7 (m, 3H), 0.9 (t, 3H), 1-1.5 (m, 2H), 16-1.95 (m, 4H), 2.1-2.2 (m, 1H), 2.6-2.65 (m, 1H), 2.60 (s, 3H), 2.7 (s, 3H), 3.45-3.55 (m, 1H), 3.7-3.75 (m, 2H), 3.95-4 (m, 1H), 8.25 (s, 1H), 9.1 (d, 2H).

EXAMPLES 375-408

Following the procedures of Steps 253j, 253k and 253l above, replacing the 3-BOC-aminopyrrolidine of Step 253j with the appropriate unprotected or BOC-protected reagent, the compounds of Examples 375-412 are prepared as shown in Table 13, below.

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EXAMPLE 413 (3R,1S)-8-(3-(1-amino-2-methoxyethyl)pyrrolidinyl)-1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-9-methyl-4-oxo-4H-quinolizine-3-carboxylic Acid Hydrochloride

Step 413a. (S)-N-BOC-O-(t-butyldimethylsilyl)serine methyl ester

A 7 g (31.96 mmol) sample of ((S)-N-BOC-serine methyl ester (obtained from Aldrich) was dissolved in pyridine and cooled in an ice bath. To this stirred solution was added dropwise 5.54 g (36.76 mmol) of t-butyldimethylsilyl chloride (TBDMSC) dissolved in 40 mL of pyridine. After all reagents were added the reaction was stirred for 4 hours at room temperature. An additional 0.5 g of TBDMSC was added and the reaction was stirred for an additional 2 hours. To the mixture was then added 2.5 equivalents of imidazole in 14 mL of DMF, and the reaction was stirred for 2 hours. The solvents were removed under reduced pressure, and the residue was dissolved in ethyl acetate, which was washed with water and brine. The solvent was removed to give the title compound as a yellow oil. MS 334 (M+H)⁺ ; ¹ H NMR (CDCl₃) δ: 0.11 (s, 6H), 0.86 (s, 9H), 1.46 (s, 9H), 3.74 (s, 3H), 3.82 (dd, 1H), 4.04 (dd, 1H), 4.36 0n, 1H), 5.35 (br, 1H).

Step 413b. (S)-2-(BOC-amino)-3-(t-butyldimethylsilyloxy)-1-propanol

A solution of the compound from step 413a above (9.6 g, 28.83 mmol) in 44 mL of THF was added dropwise to a cooled (ice bath) suspension of 570 mg (14.84 mmol) of LAH in 15 mL of THF under N₂ atmosphere. The mixture was stirred for 1.5 hours, the reaction was quenched with water and 50% NaOH, filtered, and the filtrate evaporated to obtain the crude product. An oil was obtained, which was purified by chromatography on silica gel, eluting with 15-20% ethyl acetate:hexane to give 3.465 g of the title product as a colorless oil. MS 306 (M+H)⁺ ; ¹ H NMR (CDCl₃) δ: 0.08(s, 6H), 0.90 (s, 9H), 1.45 (s, 9H), 2.68 (br, 1H), 3.68 (m, 2H), 3.81 (d, 2H), 3.85 (m, 1H), 5.15 (br, 1H).

Step 413c. (S)-2-(BOC-amino)-3-(t-butyldimethylsilyloxy)-1-propanal

To a solution of the compound from step 413b above (3.47 g, 11.36 mmol) in 6 mL of DMSO cooled to 0° C. was added dropwise 5.2 mL (37.49 mmol) of triethylamine. Pyridine.SO₃ complex (5.424 g, 34.08 mmol) was dissolved in 21 mL of DMSO and added to the first solution, and the reaction was stirred for 1.5 hours after the addition was complete. The solution was poured into 120 mL of cold brine, and the mixture was washed 3x with ethyl acetate. The extract was washed with water, dried over MgSO₄, filtered and the solvent was removed under vacuum to give 3.9 g of a yellow oil, which was taken directly to the next step.

Step 413d. (S)-4-(BOC-amino)-5-(t-butyldimethylsilyloxy)-2-pentenoic acid ethyl ester

To a solution of the compound from step 413c above (11.36 mmol) in 24 mL of CH₂ Cl₂ and cooled in an ice bath was added dropwise 3.958 g (11.36 mmol) of (carboethoxymethylene)triphenylphosphorane in 13 mL of CH₂ Cl₂. After addition was complete, the reaction was stirred for 16 hours at room temperature. The solvent was removed, and the residue was purified by column chromatography on silica gel, eluting with 3-10% ethyl acetate:hexane, to give 3.93 g of a colorless oil. MS 374 (M+H)⁺ ; ¹ H NMR (CDCl₃) δ: 0.05 (d, 6H), 0.88 (s, 9H), 1.27 (t, 3H), 1.46 (s, 9H), 3.72 (m, 2H), 4.19 (q, 2H), 4.36 (br, 1H), 5.98 (dd, 1H), 6.91 (dd, 1H).

Step 413d. (S)-4-(BOC-amino)-5-(t-butyldimethylsilyloxy)-3-(nitromethyl)-pentanoic acid ethyl ester

To a solution of the compound from step 413d above (3.9 g, 10.46 mmol) in 6 mL of nitromethane cooled in an ice bath was added 1.56 mL (10.46 mmol) of 1,8-diazabicyclo[5.4.0]undec-7-ene dropwise under N₂. The mixture was warmed to room temperature and stirred for 16 hours. The solution was diluted with CH₂ Cl₂ and extracted with water, 10% HCl, 10% NaHCO₃, water and brine. The solution was dried over MgSO₄, and the solvent was removed. The residue was chromatographed on silica gel, eluting with 5-10% ethyl acetate:hexane, and the solvent was removed to give 3.6 g of the title product as a white solid. MS 435 (M+H)⁺ ; ¹ H NMR (CDCl₃) δ: 0.09 (s, 6H), 0.91 (s, 9H), 1.28 (t, 3H), 1.45 (s, 9H), 2.45 (dd, 1H), 2.60 (dd, 1H), 2.93 (m, 1H), 3.68 (dd, 1H), 3.78 (dd, 1H), 3.84 (m, 1H), 4.15 (q, 2H), 4.52 (dd, 1H), 4.67 (dd, 1H), 4.84.

Step 413f. (S)-4-(BOC-amino)-5-(t-butyldimethylsilyloxy)-3-(aminomethyl)-pentanoic acid ethyl ester

A 4.74 g sample of the compound from step 413e above was dissolved in 250 mL of ethanol and hydrogenated at 4 Atm over 14.2 g of Raney nickel catalyst for 24 hours. The catalyst was removed by filtration and the solvent was evaporated. The residue (mp 152°-154° C.) was taken directly to the next step.

Step 413g. (S)-4-(1-(BOC-amino)-2-(t-butyldimethylsilyloxy)ethyl)-2-oxo-4-pyrrolidine

The residue from step 413f above was dissolved in 150 mL of ethanol and heated at reflux for 8 hours. The solvent was removed, the residue was chromatographed on silica gel, eluting with 4% methanol/methylene chloride. Removal of the solvent gave the title product.

Step 413h. (S)-4-(1-(BOC-amino )-2-(t-butyldimethylsilyloxy)ethyl)-1-benzyl-2-oxopyrrolidine

A 200 mg (0.558 mg) sample of the compound from step 413 g above was dissolved in 1 mL of THF and added dropwise to a 0° C. suspension of NaH (47 mg, 1.172 mmol) in 2 mL of THF, and the reaction mixture was stirred for 1 hour. To this mixture was then added 124 mg of benzyl bromide, and the reaction was stirred at room temperature for 3 hours. The reaction was quenched with water, and the mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic phase was acidified with citric acid solution, and the mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The solvent was washed with brine and dried over MgSO₄, filtered and evaporated. The residue was purified by column chromatography on silica gel, eluting with 30-35% ethyl acetate:hexane, to give 168 mg of the title compound. MS 449 (M+H)⁺ ; ¹ H NMR (CDCl₃) δ: 0.03 (s, 6 H), 0.87 (s, 9H), 1.42 (s, 9H), 2.26 (dd, 1H), 2.52 (dd, 1H), 2.58 (m, 1H), 3.16 (br t, 1H), 3.27 (dd, 1H), 3.61 (br m, 3H), 4.28 (d, 1H), 4.59 (d, 1H), 4.70 (d, 1H), 7.23 (m, 2H), 7.32 (m, 3H).

Step 413i. (S)-4-(1-(BOC-amino)-2-hydroxyethyl)-1-benzyl-2-oxopyrrolidine

A 143 mg sample of the compound from step 413h above was dissolved in 1 mL of THF and reacted with 1 equivalent of tetra-n-butyl ammonium fluoride at room temperature for 1.5 hours. The solvent was removed, and the residue was dissolved in methylene chloride and purified by column chromatography on silica gel, eluting with 5% methanol in methylene chloride, to give 110 mg of the title compound. MS 335 (M+H)⁺ ; ¹ H NMR (CDCl₃) δ: 1.42 (s, 9H), 2.28 (m, 1H), 2.59 (m, 3H), 3.15 (m, 1H), 3.31 (m, 1H), 3.61 (m, 2H), 3.70 (m, 1H), 4.30 (d, 1H), 4.58 (d, 1H), 4.78 (d, 1H), 7.23 (m, 2H), 7.32 (m, 3H).

Step 413j. (S)-4-(1-(BOC-amino)-2-methoxyethyl)-1-benzyl-2-oxopyrrolidine

A sample of the compound from step 413i above (7.34 mmol) was dissolved in 22 mL of THF and added to a suspension of 8.72 mg (16.148 mmol) of sodium methoxide in 40 mL of THF, and the reaction mixture was stirred at room temperature under nitrogen for 1 hour. To this solution was then added 3.958 g of methyl iodide in 5 mL of THF, and the reaction mixture was stirred for 16 hours. The solvents were removed under vacuum, and the residue was dissolved in ethyl acetate, which was washed with sodium thiosulfate and brine and dried over MgSO₄, filtered and evaporated. The residue was dissolved in methylene chloride and purified by column chromatography on silica gel, eluting with 5% methanol in methylene chloride, to give the title compound. MS 349 (M+H)⁺ ; ¹ H NMR (CDCl₃) δ: 1.42 (s, 9h), 2.28 (dd, 1H), 2.56 (m, 3H), 3.14 (br t, 1H), 3.28 (dd, 1H), 3.30 (s, 3H), 3.37 (d, 2H), 3.71 (br, 1H), 4.24 (dd, 1H), 4.52 (dd, 1H), 4.80 (d, 1H), 7.23 (m, 2H), 7.31 (m, 3H),

Step 413k. (S)-4-(1-(BOC-amino)-2-methoxyethyl)-1-benzyl-2-thioxopyrrolidine

A 50 mg (0.14 mmol) sample of the compound from step 413j above and 29 mg (0.07 mmol) of Lawesson's reagent were dissolved in 0.3 mL of THF and stirred under N₂ for 3 hours. The solvent was removed, and the residue was dissolved in CH₂ Cl₂ and chromatographed on silica gel, eluting with 30% ethyl acetate:hexane. Removal of the solvent left 51 mg of product. MS 365 (M+H)⁺ ; ¹ H NMR (CDCl₃) δ: 1.41 (s, 9H), 2.64 (dd, 1H), 2.87 (dd, 1H), 3.16 (dd, 1H), 3.29 (s, 3H), 3.36 (d, 2H), 3.55 (m, 2H), 3.70 (m, 1H), 4.70 (d, 1H), 4.83 (d, 1H), 5.21 (d, 1H), 7.33 (m, 5H).

Step 413l. (S)-3-(1-(BOC-amino)-2-methoxyethyl)-1-benzylpyrrolidine

A 45.7 mg (0.125 mmol) sample of the compound from step 413k above and 239 mg (1.0 mmol) of NiCl₂.6H₂ O were dissolved in 2 mL of a 1:1 mixture of methanol and THF, and the solution was cooled to -78° C. and stirred under N₂. A 114 mg (3.0 mmol) sample of NaBH₄ was added in portions, and the mixture was stirred for 2 hours. The solvents were removed under vacuum, and dissolved in 20% methanol in chloroform. The solution was filtered and the solvent removed. The residue was chromatographed on silica gel, eluting with 5% methanol in chloroform to provide 23 mg of title product. MS 335 (M+H)⁺ ; ¹ H NMR (CDCl₃) δ: 1.45 (s, 9H), 2.01 (m, 1H), 2.37 (m, 1H), 2.49 (m, 2H), 2.61 (m, 1H), 2.71 (m, 1H), 3.32 (s, 3H), 3.35 (m, 2H), 3.44-3.67 (m, 4H), 7.23-7.33 (m, 5H).

Step 413m. (S)-3-(1-(BOC-amino)-2-methoxyethyl)-pyrrolidine

A 203 mg sample of the compound from step 413l above was dissolved in 25 mL of methanol and hydrogenated at 4 Atm over 50 mg of 10% Pd/C catalyst for 22 hours. The catalyst was removed by filtration and the solvent was evaporated to give 160 mg of the title compound as a viscous oil. MS 245 (M+H)⁺ ; ¹ H NMR (CD₃ OD) δ: 1.43 (s, 9H), 1.92 (m, 1H), 2.24 (m, 1H), 2.43 (m, 1H), 2.75 (m, 1H), 2.90 (m, 1H).

Step 413n. (3R,1S)-8-(3-(1-amino-2-methoxyethyl)pyrrolidinyl)-1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-9-methyl-4-oxo-4H-quinolizine-3-carboxylic acid hydrochloride

A 77 mg (0.238 mmol) sample of 8-chloro-1-cyclopropyl-7-fluoro-9-methyl-4-oxo-4H-quinolizine-3-carboxylic acid ethyl ester, from Example 253i above, was reacted with the (S)-3-(1-(BOC-amino)-2-methoxyethyl)-pyrrolidine from step 413m above and carried forward as described in Example 253 steps j-l, to give 62 mg of the title product. mp. 62°-64° C. HRMS calc: 404.1986; found: 404.1990 (M+H)⁺ ; ¹ H NMR (D₆ -DMSO) δ: 0.60 (m, 2H), 0.94, (m, 1H), 2.13 (m, 1H), 2.28 (m, 2H), 2.61 (s, 3H), 3.26 (s, 3H), 3.52 (m, 2H), 3.62 (dd, 1H), 3.71 (m, 2H), 3.91 (m, 1H), 7.91 (s, 1H), 8.10 (br, 2H), 9.08 (d, 1H).

EXAMPLE 414 In Vitro Assay of Antibacterial Activity

The in vitro antibacterial activity of the compounds of the present invention was demonstrated as follows: Minimum inhibitory concentrations (MICs) were determined by the agar dilution method, in which twelve petri dishes were prepared, each containing successive aqueous 2-fold dilutions of the test compounds mixed with 10 mL of sterilized Brain Heart Infusion (BHI) agar. Each plate was inoculated with 1:100 (or 1:10 for slow-growing strains, primarily Micrococcus and Streptococcus) dilutions of up to 32 different microorganisms, using a Steers replicator block calibrated to deliver approximately 10⁴ colony forming units (CFUs). The inoculated plates were incubated at from about 35° C. to about 37° C. for approximately 20-24 hours. In addition, a control plate using BHI agar containing no test compound was prepared and incubated at the beginning and at the end of each test. The quinolone antibacterial ciprofloxacin was used as a control ("Cntl").

After incubation, each petri dish was observed for the presence or absence of microorganism growth. The MIC was defined as the lowest concentration of test compound yielding no growth (a slight haze or sparsely isolated colonies at the inoculum spot) as compared to the growth control containing no test compound.

The results of the above tests, shown in Tables 14, 15 and 16 below, demonstrate that the compounds of the present invention are surprisingly effective in combating bacterial growth. Moreover, the 9-methyl quinolizinone compounds of the invention (in which A of formula (I) is ═CR⁶ -- and R⁶ is methyl) are shown to have excellent activity even against the ciprofloxacin-resistant pathogen Staphylococcus aureus 1775, demonstrating the potential usefulness of these compounds in treating infections not susceptible to this widely-used agent.

                                      TABLE 14                                     __________________________________________________________________________     In Vitro Antibacterial Activity (MIC Values in μg/ml)                       __________________________________________________________________________                        Example Number                                              Organism           Cntl 1  2   62 64   65   157                                __________________________________________________________________________     Staphylococcus aureus ATCC 6538P                                                                  0.2  0.39                                                                              0.39                                                                               3.1                                                                               25   12.5 0.2                                Staphylococcus aureus A5177                                                                       0.39 0.78                                                                              0.78                                                                               12.5                                                                              50   25   0.39                               Staphylococcus aureus A-5278                                                                      0.39 -- 0.78                                                                               -- --   --   0.39                               Staphylococcus aureus 642A                                                                        0.39 0.78                                                                              0.78                                                                               6.2                                                                               --   --   0.39                               Staphylococcus aureus NCTC 10649                                                                  0.39 0.39                                                                              0.39                                                                               6.2                                                                               --   --   0.2                                Staphylococcus aureus CMX 553                                                                     0.78 0.78                                                                              0.78                                                                               12.5                                                                              50   50   0.39                               Staphylococcus aureus 1775                                                                        >100 -- 25  -- --   --   25                                 Staphylococcus epidermidis 3519                                                                   0.39 0.78                                                                              0.78                                                                               12.5                                                                              50   25   0.39                               Micrococcus luteus ATCC 9341                                                                      1.56 50 50  25 25   25   3.1                                Micrococcus luteus ATCC 4698                                                                      0.78 25 25  12.5                                                                              25   25   1.56                               Enterococcus faecium ATCC 8043                                                                    0.39 25 25  50 100  50   1.56                               Streptococcus bovis A5169                                                                         1.56 25 25  25 25   100  3.1                                Streptococcus agalactaciae CMX 508                                                                0.39 12.5                                                                              12.5                                                                               25 50   100  1.56                               Streptococcus pyrogenes EES61                                                                     0.39 6.2                                                                               6.2 25 50   100  1.56                               Streptococcus pyrogenes CONST                                                                     0.78 6.2                                                                               6.2 25 50   50   1.56                               Streptococcus pyrogenes 2548 INDUC                                                                0.39 3.1                                                                               3.1 25 50   50   0.39                               Escherichia coli JUHL                                                                             0.01 0.39                                                                              0.39                                                                               3.1                                                                               6.2  12.5 0.02                               Escherichia coli SS                                                                               .005 <.05                                                                              0.05                                                                               0.39                                                                              1.56 1.56 0.01                               Escherichia coli DC-2                                                                             0.2  12.5                                                                              12.5                                                                               25 100  >100 0.39                               Escherichia coli H560                                                                             0.01 -- 0.39                                                                               3.1                                                                               12.5 12.5 0.02                               Escherichia coli KNK 437                                                                          0.2  6.2                                                                               6.2 25 100  100  0.39                               Enterobacter aerogenes ATCC 13048                                                                 0.05 0.78                                                                              0.78                                                                               3.1                                                                               6.2  12.5 0.02                               Klebsiella pneumoniae ATCC 8045                                                                   0.02 0.2                                                                               0.2 3.1                                                                               6.2  6.2  0.02                               Providencia stuartii CMX 640                                                                      0.78 25 25  25 >100 >100 1.56                               Pseudomonas aeruginosa BMH10                                                                      0.1  6.2                                                                               6.2 6.2                                                                               25   25   0.2                                Pseudomonas aeruginosa A5007                                                                      0.1  6.2                                                                               6.2 6.2                                                                               50   25   0.39                               Pseudomonas aeruginosa K799/WT                                                                    0.1  3.1                                                                               3.1 6.2                                                                               25   25   0.2                                Pseudomonas aeruginosa K799/61                                                                    0.02 0.39                                                                              0.39                                                                               0.05                                                                              6.2  25   0.05                               Pseudomonas aeruginosa 5263                                                                       12.5 -- --  -- --   --   50                                 Pseudomonas aeruginosa 2862                                                                       25   -- --  -- --   --   25                                 Pseudomonas cepacia 296I                                                                          3.1  25 25  3.1                                                                               100  100  3.1                                Acinetobacter calcoaceticus CMX 669                                                               0.39 0.78                                                                              0.78                                                                               0.78                                                                              50   25   0.2                                __________________________________________________________________________                     Example number                                                 Organism        158   159    160    161   162                                  __________________________________________________________________________     S. aureus ATCC 6538P                                                                           0.2   0.2    0.2    0.05  0.1                                  S. aureus A5177 0.39  0.39   0.39   0.1   0.1                                  S. aureus A-5278                                                                               0.78  0.2    0.2    0.1   0.1                                  S. aureus 942A  0.2   0.39   0.2    0.1   0.2                                  S. aureus NCTC 10649                                                                           0.2   0.2    0.2    0.05  0.1                                  S. aureus CMX 553                                                                              0.39  0.39   0.39   0.1   0.2                                  S. aureus 1775  100   >100   100    100   >100                                 S. epidermidis 3519                                                                            0.39  0.39   0.39   0.1   0.2                                  M. luteus ATCC 9341                                                                            3.1   25     6.2    3.1   6.2                                  M. luteus ATCC 4698                                                                            1.56  12.5   0.78   3.1   3.1                                  E. faecium ATCC 8043                                                                           1.56  6.2    3.1    0.78  0.78                                 S. bovis A5169  6.2   12.5   6.2    1.56  1.56                                 S. agalactaciae CMX 508                                                                        1.56  3.1    1.56   0.39  0.78                                 S. pyrogenes EES61                                                                             1.56  3.1    1.56   0.39  0.39                                 S. pyrogenes CONST                                                                             1.56  3.1    1.56   0.39  0.39                                 S. pyrogenes 2548 INDUC                                                                        0.78  3.1    0.78   0.1   0.2                                  E. coli JUHL    0.02  0.39   0.39   0.02  0.02                                 E. coli SS      0.01  0.02   .005   .005  .005                                 E. coli DC-2    0.39  6.2    25     0.2   0.39                                 E. coli H560    0.02  0.39   3.1    0.02  0.02                                 E. coli KNK 437 0.39  6.2    25     0.2   0.39                                 E. aerogenes ATCC 13048                                                                        0.1   0.78   12.5   0.05  0.05                                 K. pneumoniae ATCC8045                                                                         0.05  0.2    1.56   0.01  0.02                                 P. stuartii CMX 640                                                                            3.1   25     >100   1.56  1.56                                 P. aeruginosa BMH10                                                                            0.2   3.1    12.5   0.2   0.2                                  P. aeruginosa A5007                                                                            0.2   6.2    25     0.2   0.39                                 P. aeruginosa K799/WT                                                                          0.2   3.1    12.5   0.2   0.39                                 P. aeruginosa K799/61                                                                          0.05  0.39   3.1    0.05  0.05                                 P. aeruginosa 5263                                                                             50    >100   >100   100   100                                  P. aeruginosa 2862                                                                             50    >100   >100   100   100                                  P. cepacia 296I 3.1   25     >100   3.1   6.2                                  A. calcoaceticus CMX 669                                                                       0.2   0.78   3.1    0.05  0.1                                  __________________________________________________________________________                      Example number                                                Organism         163     164    165     166                                    __________________________________________________________________________     S. aureus ATCC 6538P                                                                            1.56    0.78   6.2     0.39                                   S. aureus A5177  1.56    1.56   6.2     1.36                                   S. aureus A-5278 1.56    1.56   6.2     1.56                                   S. aureus 642A   1.56    1.56   6.2     1.56                                   S. aureus NCTC 10649                                                                            0.78    1.56   6.2     0.39                                   S. aureus CMX 553                                                                               1.56    1.56   6.2     3.1                                    S. aureus 1775   100     50     >100    >100                                   S. epidermidis 3519                                                                             1.56    1.56   6.2     0.78                                   M. luteus ATCC 9341                                                                             25      12.5   >100    50                                     M. luteus ATCC 4698                                                                             12.5    6.2    >100    25                                     E. faecium ATCC 8043                                                                            2.5     12.5   >100    12.5                                   S. bovis A5169   50      12.5   >100    25                                     S. agalactaciae CMX 508                                                                         12.5    12.5   >100    3.1                                    S. pyrogenes EES61                                                                              12.5    12.5   >100    1.56                                   S. pyrogenes CONST                                                                              12.5    12.5   >100    1.56                                   S. pyrogenes 2548 INDUC                                                                         12.5    12.5   >100    1.56                                   E. coli JUHL     0.2     0.05   3.1     0.78                                   E. coli SS       0.1     0.02   0.2     0.05                                   E. coli DC-2     6.2     1.56   >100    12.5                                   E. coli H560     0.1     0.1    3.1     0.78                                   E. coli KNK 437  3.1     1.56   >100    6.2                                    E. aerogenes ATCC 13048                                                                         0.39    0.05   3.1     3.1                                    K. pneumoniae ATCC8045                                                                          0.1     0.05   0.39    1.56                                   P. stuartii CMX 640                                                                             50      12.5   >100    >100                                   P. aeruginosa BMH10                                                                             1.56    0.39   50      3.1                                    P. aeruginosa A5007                                                                             3.1     0.39   25      6.2                                    P. aeruginosa K799/WT                                                                           3.1     0.39   25      6.2                                    P. aeruginosa K799/61                                                                           1.56    0.1    3.1     0.39                                   P. aeruginosa 5263                                                                              100     100            >100                                   P. aeruginosa 2862                                                                              >100    100            >100                                   P. cepacia 296I  12.5    3.1    25      >100                                   A. calcoaceticus CMX 669                                                                        0.39    0.39   6.2     3.1                                    __________________________________________________________________________                   Example number                                                   Organism      167  168  169  170  171 172  173                                 __________________________________________________________________________     S. aureus ATCC 6538P                                                                         0.78 0.78 0.1  0.05 0.1 50   1.56                                S. aureus A5177                                                                              3.1  3.1  0.2  0.1  0.1 100  6.2                                 S. aureus A-5278                                                                             1.56 3.1  0.2  0.1  0.1 50   6.2                                 S. aureus 642A                                                                               3.1  3.1  0.39 0.1  0.2 100  12.5                                S. aureus NCTC 10649                                                                         0.78 0.78 0.2  0.05 0.1 50   1.56                                S. aureus CMX 553                                                                            6.2  6.2  0.39 0.2  0.2 >100 12.5                                S. aureus 1775                                                                               >100 >100 25   100  50  >100 >100                                S. epidermidis 3519                                                                          3.1  3.1  0.39 0.2  0.2 50   6.2                                 M. luteus ATCC 9341                                                                          50   50   3.1  12.5 3.1 >100 >100                                M. luteus ATCC 4698                                                                          50   50   0.39 1.56 0.78                                                                               >100 >100                                E. faecium ATCC 8043                                                                         12.5 12.5 1.56 0.78 0.78                                                                               >100 50                                  S. bovis A5169                                                                               12.5 12.5 3.1  6.2  1.56                                                                               >100 12.5                                S. agalactaciae CMX 508                                                                      6.2  6.2  0.78 0.78 0.78                                                                               >100 12.5                                S. pyrogenes EES61                                                                           6.2  6.2  0.78 0.78 0.78                                                                               >100 12.5                                S. pyrogenes CONST                                                                           3.1  3.1  0.39 0.78 0.78                                                                               >100 12.5                                S. pyrogenes 2548 INDUC                                                                      1.56 1.56 0.39 0.39 0.39                                                                               >100 6.2                                 E. coli JUHL  1.56 0.78 0.78 --   0.02                                                                               6.2  6.2                                 E. coli SS    0.05 0.05 0.005                                                                               0.001                                                                               0.001                                                                              0.39 0.1                                 E. coli DC-2  25   25   12.5 3.1  0.78                                                                               >100 >100                                E. coli H560  1.56 0.78 0.78 0.1  0.02                                                                               6.2  3.1                                 E. coli KNK 437                                                                              25   12.5 6.2  1.56 0.39                                                                               >100 100                                 E. aerogenes ATCC 13048                                                                      3.1  3.1  3.1  0.39 0.1 6.2  25                                  K. pneumoniae ATCC 8045                                                                      3.1  3.1  0.39 0.05 0.01                                                                               3.1  3.1                                 P. stuartii CMX 640                                                                          100  100  25   6.2  6.2 >100 >100                                P. aeruginosa BMH10                                                                          12.5 3.1  3.1  0.78 0.2 50   50                                  P. aeruginosa A5007                                                                          6.2  12.5 3.1  0.78 0.39                                                                               50   50                                  P. aeruginosa K799/WT                                                                        6.2  6.2  3.1  0.78 0.39                                                                               100  100                                 P. aeruginosa K799/61                                                                        1.56 1.56 0.39 0.05 0.05                                                                               6.2  3.1                                 P. aeruginosa 5263                                                                           >100 >100 >100 >100 50  >100 >100                                P. aeruginosa 2862                                                                           >100 >100 >100 >100 50  >100 >100                                P. cepacia 296I                                                                              100  >100 25   6.2  6.2 >100 >100                                A. calcoaceticus CMX 669                                                                     12.5 12.5 3.1  0.2  0.05                                                                               25   25                                  __________________________________________________________________________

                                      TABLE 15                                     __________________________________________________________________________     In Vitro Antibacterial Activity (MIC Values in μg/ml)                       __________________________________________________________________________                      Ex.   Ex.   Ex.   Ex.  Ex.   Cipro-                           Organisms        253   254   255   256  257   floxacin                         __________________________________________________________________________     Staph. aureus ATCC 6538P                                                                        0.01  0.002 0.01  0.05 0.01  0.2                              Staph. aureus A5177                                                                             0.01  0.005 0.02  0.1  0.01  0.39                             Staph. aureus 5278                                                                              0.01  0.005 0.02  0.1  0.01  0.39                             Staph. aureus 642A                                                                              0.02  0.002 0.05  0.1  0.02  0.39                             Staph. aureus NCTC10649                                                                         0.01  0.002 0.02  0.05 0.02  0.39                             Staph. aureus CMX 553                                                                           0.02  0.01  0.02  0.1  0.02  0.78                             Staph. aureus 1775 Cipro. R.                                                                    1.56  0.39  1.56  6.2  0.78  >100                             Staph. epidermidis 3519                                                                         0.01  0.005 0.02  0.1  0.01  0.39                             M. luteus ATCC 9341                                                                             0.05  0.01  0.1   0.78 0.05  1.56                             M. luteus ATCC 4698                                                                             0.02  0.01  0.1   0.78 0.05  0.78                             Entero. faecium ATCC 8043                                                                       0.02  0.01  0.1   0.2  0.02  0.39                             Strep. bovis A5169                                                                              0.02  0.002 0.05  0.78 0.02  1.56                             Strep. agalactiae CMX 508                                                                       0.02  0.002 0.02  0.39 0.02  0.39                             Strep. pyogenes EES61                                                                           0.02  0.002 0.05  0.39 0.02  0.78                             Strep. pyogenes 930 CONST                                                                       0.02  0.002 0.05  0.2  0.02  0.78                             Strep. pyogenes 2458 INDUC                                                                      0.01  0.002 0.05  0.2  0.02  0.39                             Escherichia coli Juhl                                                                           0.002 0.005 0.005 0.01 0.002 0.01                             E. coli SS       0.0005                                                                               0.0005                                                                               0.0005                                                                               0.002                                                                               0.0005                                                                               0.0005                           E. coli DC-2     0.02  0.05  0.1   0.2  0.02  0.2                              E. coli H560     0.002 0.002 0.01  0.02 0.002 0.01                             E. coli KNK 437  0.02  0.05  0.1   0.2  0.02  0.2                              Enter. aerogenes ATCC 13048                                                                     0.005 0.01  0.05  0.05 0.01  0.02                             Klebsiella pneumoniae ATCC 8045                                                                 0.02  0.005 0.005 0.01 0.002 0.02                             Providencia stuartii CMX 640                                                                    0.2   0.39  0.78  1.56 0.2   0.78                             Pseudomonas cepacia 296I                                                                        0.39  0.39  0.78  0.78 0.39  3.1                              P. aeruginosa BMH 10                                                                            0.05  0.05  0.2   0.2  0.02  0.1                              P. aeruginosa A5007                                                                             0.05  0.1   0.2   0.2  0.05  0.1                              P. aeruginosa K799/WT                                                                           0.05  0.1   0.2   0.2  0.05  0.1                              P. aeruginosa K799/61                                                                           0.01  0.01  0.05  0.05 0.01  0.02                             P. aeruginosa 5263                                                                              0.78  1.56  3.1   12.5 0.39  12.5                             P. aeruginosa 2863                                                                              0.78  1.56  1.56  12.5 0.39  12.5                             Acinetobacter calcoaceticus CMX669                                                              0.01  0.05  0.01  0.1  0.02  0.39                             Myco. smegmatis ATCC 114                                                                        0.02  0.1   0.2   0.78 0.2   0.78                             Nocardia asteroides ATCC 9970                                                                   0.2   0.1   0.2   0.39 0.2   12.5                             Candida albicans CCH 442                                                                        >100  >100  >100  >100 >100  >100                             __________________________________________________________________________                       Ex.  Ex.   Ex.  Ex.   Ex.  Cipro-                            Organisms         258  259   260  261   262  floxacin                          __________________________________________________________________________     Staph. aureus ATCC 6538P                                                                         0.1  0.05  0.05 0.05  0.05 0.2                               Staph. aureus A5177                                                                              0.1  0.1   0.1  0.05  0.05 0.39                              Staph. aureus 5278                                                                               0.1  0.1   0.1  0.05  0.05 0.39                              Staph. aureus 642A                                                                               0.1  0.1   0.1  0.05  0.05 0.39                              Staph. aureus NCTC10649                                                                          0.1  0.1   0.05 0.05  0.05 0.39                              Staph. aureus CMX 553                                                                            0.2  0.2   0.1  0.05  0.1  0.78                              Staph. aureus 1775 Cipro. R.                                                                     6.2  12.5  16.2 0.78  3.1  >100                              Staph. epidermidis 3519                                                                          0.1  0.1   0.1  0.05  0.05 0.39                              Entero. faecium ATCC 8043                                                                        0.2  0.2   0.1  0.1   0.1  0.39                              Strep. bovis A5169                                                                               0.39 0.78  0.1  0.2   0.1  1.56                              Strep. agalactiae CMX 508                                                                        0.2  0.2   0.1  0.1   0.05 0.39                              Strep. pyogenes EES61                                                                            0.39 0.2   0.1  0.1   0.05 0.78                              Strep. pyogenes 930 CONST                                                                        0.39 0.2   0.1  0.1   0.05 0.78                              Strep. pyogenes 2458 INDUC                                                                       0.2  0.2   0.05 0.1   0.05 0.39                              M. luteus ATCC 9341                                                                              0.39 0.2   0.2  0.2   0.1  1.56                              M. luteus ATCC 4698                                                                              0.2  0.2   0.2  0.1   0.05 0.78                              Escherichia coli Juhl                                                                            0.01 0.01  0.1  0.78  0.02 0.01                              E. coli SS        0.005                                                                               0.001 0.02 0.05  <0.005                                                                              0.005                             E. coli DC-2      0.2  0.2   1.56 100   0.2  0.2                               E. coli H560      0.01 0.01  0.2  0.39  0.01 0.01                              E. coli KNK 437   0.2  0.2   1.56 12.5  0.1  0.2                               Enter. aerogenes ATCC 13048                                                                      0.05 0.02  0.39 1.56  0.1  0.02                              Klebsiella pneumoniae ATCC 8045                                                                  0.01 0.01  0.2  0.39  0.05 0.02                              Providencia stuartii CMX 640                                                                     1.56 0.78  12.5 100   1.56 0.78                              P. aeruginosa BMH 10                                                                             0.2  0.2   1.56 50    0.2  0.1                               P. aeruginosa A5007                                                                              0.39 0.2   3.1  50    0.39 0.1                               P. aeruginosa K799/WT                                                                            0.39 0.2   1.56 50    0.39 0.1                               P. aeruginosa K799/61                                                                            0.05 0.02  0.39 0.39  0.1  0.02                              Pseudomonas cepacia 296I                                                                         3.1  1.56  12.5 50    3.1  3.1                               Acinetobacter calcoaceticus CMX669                                                               0.05 0.1   0.78 0.39  0.2  0.39                              P. aeruginosa 5263                                                                               6.2  3.1   50   >100  3.1  12.5                              P. aeruginosa 2863                                                                               6.2  3.1   25   >100  3.1  12.5                              Candida albicans CCH 442                                                                         >100 >100  >100 >100  >100 >100                              Myco. smegmatis ATCC 114                                                                         0.78 0.2   1.56 50    1.56 0.78                              Nocardia asteroides ATCC 9970                                                                    12.5 1.56  1.56 50    0.78 12.5                              __________________________________________________________________________                       Ex.  Ex.   Ex.  Ex.   Ex.  Cipro-                            Organisms         263  264   265  266   267  floxacin                          __________________________________________________________________________     Staph. aureus ATCC 6538P                                                                         0.01 0.02  0.02 0.02  0.1  0.2                               Staph. aureus A5177                                                                              0.02 0.05  0.1  0.05  0.1  0.39                              Staph. aureus 5278                                                                               0.02 0.05  0.05 0.05  0.1  0.39                              Staph. aureus 642A                                                                               0.02 0.1   0.1  0.1   0.2  0.39                              Staph. aureus NCTC10649                                                                          0.01 0.02  0.1  0.02  0.1  0.39                              Staph. aureus CMX 553                                                                            0.05 0.1   0.05 0.1   0.2  0.78                              Staph. aureus 1775 Cipro. R.                                                                     .39  3.1   0.78 0.39  6.2  >100                              Staph. epidermidis 3519                                                                          0.02 0.05  0.1  0.05  0.1  0.39                              Entero. faecium ATCC 8043                                                                        0.05 0.1   0.1  0.2   0.39 0.39                              Strep. bovis A5169                                                                               0.05 0.1   0.2  0.2   0.78 1.56                              Strep. agalactiae CMX 508                                                                        0.02 0.02  0.05 0.1   0.39 0.39                              Strep. pyogenes EES61                                                                            0.02 0.02  0.05 0.2   0.39 0.78                              Strep. pyogenes 930 CONST                                                                        0.02 0.05  0.1  0.2   0.78 0.78                              Strep. pyogenes 2458 INDUC                                                                       0.01 0.05  0.1  0.2   0.78 0.39                              M. luteus ATCC 9341                                                                              0.05 0.2   0.1  0.1   0.39 1.56                              M. luteus ATCC 4698                                                                              0.05 0.1   0.1  0.1   0.39 0.78                              Escherichia coli Juhl                                                                            0.02 0.02  0.78 0.1   0.02 0.01                              E. coli SS        0.002                                                                               0.005 0.05 0.005 0.002                                                                               0.005                             E. coli DC-2      0.1  0.2   0.78 0.78  0.2  0.2                               E. coli H560      0.01 0.02  1.56 0.1   0.02 0.01                              E. coli KNK 437   0.1  0.39  6.2  0.78  0.2  0.2                               Enter. aerogenes ATCC 13048                                                                      0.05 0.1   1.56 0.2   0.1  0.02                              Klebsiella pneumoniae ATCC 8045                                                                  0.02 0.1   0.39 0.2   0.02 0.02                              Providencia stuartii CMX 640                                                                     0.78 3.1   12.5 25    3.1  0.78                              P. aeruginosa BMH 10                                                                             0.2  0.39  3.1  1.56  0.78 0.1                               P. aeruginosa A5007                                                                              0.2  0.39  6.2  1.56  1.56 0.1                               P. aeruginosa K799/WT                                                                            0.2  0.39  6.2  1.56  0.78 0.1                               P. aeruginosa K799/61                                                                            0.05 0.1   0.78 0.2   0.1  0.02                              Pseudomonas cepacia 296I                                                                         0.78 3.1   6.2  3.1   3.1  3.1                               Acinetobacter calcoaceticus CMX669                                                               0.1  0.2   1.56 0.78  0.05 0.39                              P. aeruginosa 5263                                                                               3.1  6.2   >100 50    25   12.5                              P. aeruginosa 2863                                                                               3.1  6.2   >100 25    12.5 12.5                              Candida albicans CCH 442                                                                         >100 >100  >100 >100  >100 >100                              Myco. smegmatis ATCC 114                                                                         0.2  0.2   25   3.1   0.2  0.78                              Nocardia asteroides ATCC 9970                                                                    0.2  3.1   12.5 1.56  6.2  12.5                              __________________________________________________________________________                       Ex.  Ex.   Ex.  Ex.   Ex.  Cipro-                            Organisms         268  269   270  271   272  floxacin                          __________________________________________________________________________     Staph. aureus ATCC 6538P                                                                         0.05 0.01  0.02 0.01  0.1  0.2                               Staph. aureus A5177                                                                              0.1  0.02  0.02 0.02  0.1  0.39                              Staph. aureus 5278                                                                               0.1  0.02  0.02 0.01  0.1  0.39                              Staph. aureus 642A                                                                               0.1  0.05  0.02 0.01  0.1  0.39                              Staph. aureus NCTC10649                                                                          0.05 0.02  0.01 0.005 0.1  0.39                              Staph. aureus CMX 553                                                                            0.1  0.05  0.02 0.02  0.1  0.78                              Staph. aureus 1775 Cipro. R.                                                                     6.2  0.78  0.39 0.2   1.56 >100                              Staph. epidermidis 3519                                                                          0.1  0.05  0.02 0.02  0.1  0.39                              Entero. faecium ATCC 8043                                                                        0.1  0.1   0.1  0.05  0.39 0.39                              Strep. bovis A5169                                                                               0.1  0.05  0.2  0.05  0.78 1.56                              Strep. agalactiae CMX 508                                                                        0.1  0.05  0.1  0.05  0.39 0.39                              Strep. pyogenes EES61                                                                            0.1  0.05  0.1  0.05  0.39 0.78                              Strep. pyogenes 930 CONST                                                                        0.1  0.05  0.2  0.05  0.39 0.78                              Strep. pyogenes 2458 INDUC                                                                       0.05 0.02  0.2  0.05  0.39 0.39                              M. luteus ATCC 9341                                                                              0.2  0.1   0.2  0.02  0.39 1.56                              M. luteus ATCC 4698                                                                              0.1  0.1   0.05 0.02  0.39 0.78                              Escherichia coli Juhl                                                                            0.01 0.01  0.1  0.02  0.02 0.01                              E. coli SS        0.005                                                                               0.001 0.005                                                                               0.001 0.001                                                                               0.005                             E. coli DC-2      0.2  0.1   0.39 0.2                                          E. coli H560      0.02 0.01  0.1  0.05  0.02 0.01                              E. coli KNK 437   0.2  0.1   0.39 0.2   0.39 0.2                               Enter. aerogenes ATCC 13048                                                                      0.05 0.05  0.39 0.02  0.01 0.02                              Klebsiella pneumoniae ATCC 8045                                                                  0.02 0.01  0.05 0.02  0.02 0.02                              Providencia stuartii CMX 640                                                                     1.56 0.78  1.56 0.2   1.56 0.78                              P. aeruginosa BMH 10                                                                             0.2  0.2   0.78 0.2   0.78 0.1                               P. aeruginosa A5007                                                                              0.39 0.39  1.56 0.2   0.78 0.1                               P. aeruginosa K799/WT                                                                            0.39 0.2   0.78 0.2   0.78 0.1                               P. aeruginosa K799/61                                                                            0.05 0.05  0.1  0.02  0.02 0.02                              Pseudomonas cepacia 296I                                                                         3.1  1.56  3.1  0.1   1.56 3.1                               Acinetobacter calcoaceticus CMX 669                                                              0.1  0.02  0.2  0.01  0.05 0.39                              P. aeruginosa 5263                                                                               3.1  3.1   50   6.2   12.5 12.5                              P. aeruginosa 2863                                                                               3.1  3.1   25   6.2   6.2  12.5                              Candida albicans CCH 442                                                                         >100 >100  >100 >100  >100 >100                              Myco. smegmatis ATCC 114                                                                         0.78 0.1   0.78 0.78  1.56 0.78                              Nocardia asteroides ATCC 9970                                                                    3.1  0.39  1.56 0.78  1.56 12.5                              __________________________________________________________________________                       Ex.  Ex.   Ex.  Ex.   Ex.  Cipro-                            Organisms         273  274   275  276   277  floxacin                          __________________________________________________________________________     Staph. aureus ATCC 6538P                                                                         0.2  0.1   0.05 0.02  0.01 0.2                               Staph. aureus A5177                                                                              0.2  0.2   0.05 0.05  0.02 0.39                              Staph. aureus 5278                                                                               0.2  0.2   0.05 0.02  0.02 0.39                              Staph. aureus 642A                                                                               0.39 0.2   0.1  0.05  0.02 0.39                              Staph. aureus NCTC10649                                                                          0.2  0.1   0.05 0.02  0.02 0.39                              Staph. aureus CMX 553                                                                            0.39 0.39  0.1  0.05  0.05 0.78                              Staph. aureus 1775 Cipro. R.                                                                     6.2  6.2   3.1  1.56  1.56 >100                              Staph. epidermidis 3519                                                                          0.2  0.2   0.05 0.02  0.02 0.39                              Entero. faecium ATCC 8043                                                                        0.39 0.78  0.2  0.1   0.05 0.39                              Strep. bovis A5169                                                                               0.78 0.78  0.39 0.1   0.1  1.56                              Strep. agalactiae CMX 508                                                                        0.39 0.78  0.2  0.05  0.05 0.39                              Strep. pyogenes EES61                                                                            0.39 0.78  0.2  0.05  0.05 0.78                              Strep. pyogenes 930 CONST                                                                        0.2  0.78  0.1  0.05  0.05 0.78                              Strep. pyogenes 2458 INDUC                                                                       0.2  0.78  0.1  0.05  0.05 0.39                              M. luteus ATCC 9341                                                                              0.78 0.78  0.2  0.1   0.05 1.56                              M. luteus ATCC 4698                                                                              0.78 0.39  0.2  0.1   0.05 0.78                              Escherichia coli Juhl                                                                            0.05 0.01  0.02 0.005 0.005                                                                               0.01                              E. coli SS        0.005                                                                               0.01  0.005                                                                               0.002 0.0005                                                                              0.005                             E. coli DC-2      0.02 0.2   0.2  0.05  0.05 0.2                               E. coli H560      0.02 0.05  0.02 0.005 0.005                                                                               0.01                              E. coli KNK 437   0.39 0.2   0.2  0.05  0.05 0.2                               Enter. aerogenes ATCC 13048                                                                      0.1  0.02  0.05 0.02  0.01 0.02                              Klebsiella pneumoniae ATCC 8045                                                                  0.05 0.01  0.01 0.005 0.005                                                                               0.02                              Providencia stuartii CMX 640                                                                     3.1  3.1   1.56 0.39  0.2  0.78                              P. aeruginosa BMH 10                                                                             0.39 0.2   0.2  0.1   0.05 0.1                               P. aeruginosa A5007                                                                              0.39 0.39  0.39 0.2   0.05 0.1                               P. aeruginosa K799/WT                                                                            0.39 0.39  0.2  0.1   0.05 0.1                               P. aeruginosa K799/61                                                                            0.1  0.05  0.05 0.02  0.01 0.02                              Pseudomonas cepacia 296I                                                                         6.2  3.1   3.1  1.56  0.78 3.1                               Acinetobacter calcoaceticus CMX 669                                                              0.2  0.2   0.1  0.02  0.02 0.39                              P. aeruginosa 5263                                                                               12.5 12.5  6.2  1.56  1.56 12.5                              P. aeruginosa 2863                                                                               6.2  6.2   3.1  1.56  1.56 12.5                              Candida albicans CCH 442                                                                         >100 >100  >100 >100  >100 >100                              Myco. smegmatis ATCC 114                                                                         6.2  0.2   0.78 0.78  0.05 0.78                              Nocardia asteroides ATCC 9970                                                                    6.2  3.1   0.78 0.39  0.39 12.5                              __________________________________________________________________________                        Ex. Ex.    Ex.  Ex.  Ex. Cipro-                             Organisms          278 279    280  281  282 floxacin                           __________________________________________________________________________     Staph. aureus ATCC 6538P                                                                          0.39                                                                               3.1    0.39 0.39 0.78                                                                               0.2                                Staph. aureus A5177                                                                               0.39                                                                               25     0.78 0.39 3.1 0.39                               Staph. aureus 5278 0.39                                                                               12.5   lO.78                                                                               0.39 13.1                                                                               0.39                               Staph. aureus 642A 0.39                                                                               25     0.78 1.56 3.1 0.39                               Staph. aureus NCTC 10649                                                                          0.39                                                                               25     0.78 0.39 1.56                                                                               0.39                               Staph. aureus CMX 553                                                                             0.78                                                                               12.5   0.78 0.39 3.1 0.78                               Staph. aureus 1775 Cipro. R.                                                                      25  >100   >100 25   25  >100                               Staph. epidermidis 3519                                                                           0.78                                                                               25     0.78 0.39 3.1 0.39                               Entero. faecium ATCC 8043                                                                         1.56                                                                               50     6.2  3.1  3.1 0.39                               Strep. bovis A5169 6.2 100    25   3.1  3.1 1.56                               Strep. agalactiae CMX 508                                                                         3.1 100    12.5 1.56 0.78                                                                               0.39                               Strep. pyogenes EES61                                                                             3.1 100    12.5 1.56 0.78                                                                               0.78                               Strep. pyogenes 930 CONST                                                                         3.1 50     6.2  1.56 0.78                                                                               10.78                              Strep. pyogenes 2458 INDUC                                                                        3.1 100    12.5 1.56 0.78                                                                               0.39                               M. luteus ATCC 9341                                                                               6.2 100    25        6.2 1.56                               M. luteus ATCC 4698                                                                               3.1 50     12.5      6.2 0.78                               Escherichia coli Juhl                                                                             0.2 6.2    1.56 0.2  3.1 0.01                               E. coli SS         0.01                                                                               0.78   =<0.39                                                                              0.02 0.2 0.005                              E. coli DC-2       1.56                                                                               50     25   1.56 6.2 0.2                                E. coli H560       0.1 6.2    1.56 0.2  3.1 0.01                               E. coli KNK 437    0.78                                                                               25     12.5 3.1  6.2 0.2                                Enter. aerogenes ATCC 13048                                                                       0.2 6.2    3.1  0.39 6.2 0.02                               Klebsiella pneumoniae ATCC 8045                                                                   0.1 3.1    =<0.39                                                                              0.2  3.1 0.02                               Providencia stuartii CMX 640                                                                      6.2 100    25   3.1  25  0.78                               P. aeruginosa BMH 10                                                                              1.56                                                                               25     6.2  1.56 6.2 0.1                                P. aeruginosa A5007                                                                               3.1 25     6.2  1.56 6.2 0.1                                P. aeruginosa K799/WT                                                                             3.1 25     6.2  1.56 6.2 0.1                                P. aeruginosa K799/61                                                                             0.2 6.2    =<0.39                                                                              0.39 3.1 0.02                               Pseudomonas cepacia 296I                                                                          6.2 100    6.2  3.1  25  3.1                                Acinetobacter calcoaceticus CMX 669                                                               0.2 6.2    3.1  1.56 12.5                                                                               0.39                               P. aeruginosa 5263 50  >100        12.5 25  12.5                               P. aeruginosa 2863 25  >100        12.5 25  12.5                               Candida albicans CCH 442                    >100                               Myco. smegmatis ATCC 114                    0.78                               Nocardia asteroides ATCC 9970               12.5                               __________________________________________________________________________                           Ex.       Ex.       Cipro-                               Organisms             284       285       floxacin                             __________________________________________________________________________     Staph. aureus ATCC 6538P                                                                             0.78      0.78      0.2                                  Staph. aureus A5177   1.56      0.78      0.39                                 Staph. aureus 5278    0.78      0.78      0.39                                 Staph. aureus 642A    1.56      0.78      0.39                                 Staph. aureus NCTC10649                                                                              0.78      1.56      0.39                                 Staph. aureus CMX 553 3.1       0.78      0.78                                 Staph. aureus 1775 Cipro. R.                                                                         25        >100      >100                                 Staph. epidermidis 3519                                                                              1.56      1.56      0.39                                 Entero. faecium ATCC 8043                                                                            3.1       3.1       0.39                                 Strep. bovis A5169    na        25        1.56                                 Strep. agalactiae CMX 508                                                                            3.1       12.5      0.39                                 Strep. pyogenes EES61 3.1       12.5      0.78                                 Strep. pyogenes 930 CONST                                                                            12.5      12.5      0.78                                 Strep. pyogenes 2458 INDUC                                                                           6.2       12.5      0.39                                 M. luteus ATCC 9341   12.5      50        1.56                                 M. luteus ATCC 4698   6.2       12.5      0.78                                 Escherichia coli Juhl 1.56      0.39      0.01                                 E. coli SS            0.1       0.1       0.005                                E. coli DC-2          12.5      3.1       0.2                                  E. coli H560          3.1       0.39      0.01                                 E. coli KNK 437       12.5      3.1       0.2                                  Enter. aerogenes ATCC 13048                                                                          3.1       0.39      0.02                                 Klebsiella pneumoniae ATCC 8045                                                                      1.56      0.2       0.02                                 Providencia stuartii CMX 640                                                                         12.5      12.5      0.78                                 P. aeruginosa BMH 10  12.5      1.56      0.1                                  P. aeruginosa A5007   12.5      1.56      0.1                                  P. aeruginosa K799/WT 12.5      1.56      0.1                                  P. aeruginosa K799/61 1.56      0.39      0.02                                 Pseudomonas cepacia 296I                                                                             12.5      25        3.1                                  Acinetobacter calcoaceticus CMX 669                                                                  3.1       0.39      0.39                                 P. aeruginosa 5263    50        >100      12.5                                 P. aeruginosa 2863    50        >100      12.5                                 Candida albicans CCH 442                                                                             >100                >100                                 Myco. smegmatic ATCC 114                                                                             25                  0.78                                 Nocardia asteroides ATCC 9970                                                                        25                  12.5                                 __________________________________________________________________________

                                      TABLE 16                                     __________________________________________________________________________     In Vitro Antibacterial Activity (MIC Values in μg/ml)                       __________________________________________________________________________                      Ex.   Ex.   Ex.  Ex.   Ex.                                    Organisms        298   299   300  301   302    Cntl                            __________________________________________________________________________     Staph. aureus ATCC 6538P                                                                        0.02  0.05  0.001                                                                               0.002 0.002  0.2                             Staph. aureus A5177                                                                             0.02  0.05  0.001                                                                               0.005 0.005  0.39                            Staph. aureus 5278                                                                              0.05  0.05  0.001                                                                               0.005 0.005  0.39                            Staph. aureus 642A                                                                              0.1   0.05  0.001                                                                               0.01  0.01   0.39                            Staph. aureus NCTC10649                                                                         0.02  0.05  0.001                                                                               0.002 0.002  0.39                            Staph. aureus CMX 553                                                                           0.1   0.1   0.002                                                                               0.01  0.1    0.78                            Staph. aureus 1775 Cipro. R.                                                                    1.56  0.78  0.05 0.2   0.39   >100                            Staph. epidermidis 3519                                                                         0.05  0.05  0.001                                                                               0.005 0.39                                   Entero. faecium ATCC 8043                                                                       0.2   0.1   0.001                                                                               0.01  0.01   0.39                            Strep. bovis A5169                                                                              0.39  0.39  0.001                                                                               0.005 0.01   1.56                            Strep. agalactiae CMX 508                                                                       0.2   0.1   0.001                                                                               0.001 0.005  0.39                            Strep. pyogenes EES61                                                                           0.2   0.01  0.001                                                                               0.001 0.005  0.78                            Strep. pyogenes 930 CONST                                                                       0.1   0.1   0.001                                                                               0.002 0.005  0.78                            Strep. pyogenes 2548 INDUC                                                                      0.1   0.1   0.001                                                                               0.002 0.005  0.39                            M. luteus ATCC 9341                                                                             0.2   0.2   0.01 0.02  0.01   1.45                            M. luteus ATCC 4698                                                                             0.1   0.1   0.005                                                                               0.02  0.01   0.78                            Escherichia coli Juhl                                                                           0.02  0.02  0.001                                                                               0.01  0.001  0.01                            E. coli SS       0.002 0.005            0.0005 0.005                           E. coli DC-2     0.2   0.39  0.02 0.05  0.05   0.2                             E. coli H560     0.02  0.02  0.002                                                                               0.01  0.001  0.01                            E. coli KNK 437  0.2   0.2   0.02 0.1   0.1    0.2                             Enter. aerogenes ATCC 13048                                                                     0.1   0.1   0.01 0.02  0.01   0.02                            Klebsiella pneumoniae ATCC 8045                                                                 0.05  0.02  0.005                                                                               0.01  0.001  0.02                            Providencia stuartii CMX 640                                                                    3.1   3.1   0.2  0.39  0.78   0.78                            P. aeruginosa BMH 10                                                                            0.39  0.39  0.02 0.05  0.1    0.1                             P. aeruginosa A5007                                                                             0.39  0.39  0.05 0.2   0.2    0.1                             P. aeruginosa K799/WT                                                                           0.39  0.39  0.05 0.2   0.2    0.1                             P. aeruginosa K799/61                                                                           0.1   0.05  0.01 0.02  0.02   0.02                            Pseudomonas cepacia 296I                                                                        3.1   1.56  0.78 1.56  1.56   3.1                             Acinetob. calcoaceticus CMX 669                                                                 0.05  0.05  0.01 0.05  0.02   0.78                            P. aeruginosa 5263                                                                              12.5  12.5  0.78 1.56  3.1    12.5                            P. aeruginosa 2862                                                                              12.5  12.5  1.56 3.1   6.2    12.5                            Candida albicans CCH 442                                                                        >100  >100  50   >100  >100   >100                            Myco. smegmatis ATCC 114                                                                        0.39  0.2   0.1  0.2   0.002  0.78                            Nocardia asteroides ATCC 9970                                                                   6.2   6.2   0.39 1.56  0.39   25                              __________________________________________________________________________                      Ex.   Ex.   Ex.   Ex.   Ex.                                   Organisms        303   304   305   306   307   Cntl                            __________________________________________________________________________     Staph. aureus ATCC 6538P                                                                        0.02  0.1   0.1   0.02  0.1   0.2                             Staph. aureus A5177                                                                             0.05  0.2   0.2   0.05  0.2   0.39                            Staph. aureus 5278                                                                              0.05  0.2   0.2   0.05  0.2   0.39                            Staph. aureus 642A                                                                              0.05  0.2   0.2   0.05  0.2   0.39                            Staph. aureus NCTC10649                                                                         0.02  0.1   0.1   0.02  0.1   0.39                            Staph. aureus CMX 553                                                                           0.05  0.39  0.39  0.63  0.39  0.78                            Staph. aureus 1775 Cipro. R.                                                                    1.56  3.1   12.5  0.39  25    >100                            Staph. epidermidis 3519                                                                         0.01  0.2   0.2   0.02  0.2   0.39                            Entero. faecium ATCC 8043                                                                       0.05  0.78  0.39  0.1   0.39  0.39                            Strep. bovis A5169                                                                              0.1   0.78  0.39  0.2   1.56  1.56                            Strep. agalactiae CMX 508                                                                       0.1   0.39  0.2   0.1   0.78  0.39                            Strep. pyogenes EES61                                                                           0.1   0.78  0.39  0.1   0.78  0.78                            Strep. pyogenes 930 CONST                                                                       0.2   0.78  0.39  0.1   0.78  0.78                            Strep. pyogenes 2548 INDUC                                                                      0.1   0.39  0.39  0.1   0.39  0.39                            M. luteus ATCC 9341                                                                             0.2   0.78  0.78  0.1   0.78  1.56                            M. luteus ATCC 4698                                                                             0.1   0.39  0.39  0.05  1.56  0.78                            Escherichia coli Juhl                                                                           0.1   0.1   0.39  0.78  0.05  0.01                            E. coli SS       0.02  0.005 0.01  0.05  0.02  0.005                           E. coli DC-2     1.56  0.78  1.56  3.1   0.39  0.2                             E. coli H560     0.05  0.1   0.39  0.39  0.1   0.01                            E. coli KNK 437  0.39  0.78  6.2   3.1   0.78 0.2                              Enter. aerogenes ATCC 13048                                                                     0.39  0.39  1.56  1.56  0.05  0.02                            Klebs. pneumoniae ATCC8045                                                                      0.1   0.05  0.39  0.39  0.05  0.02                            Providencia stuartii CMX 640                                                                    0.78  12.5  50    12.5  3.1   0.78                            P. aeruginosa BMH 10                                                                            0.78  1.56  3.1   6.2   0.39  0.1                             P. aeruginosa A5007                                                                             1.56  3.1   3.1   6.2   0.39  0.1                             P. aeruginosa K799/WT                                                                           3.1   3.1   3.1   6.2   0.39  0.1                             P. aeruginosa K799/61                                                                           0.05  0.39  0.78  0.39  0.05  0.02                            Pseudomonas cepacia 296I                                                                        0.78  12.5  12.5  3.1   6.2   3.1                             Acinetob. calcoaceticus CMX 669                                                                 0.1   0.39  3.1   1.36  0.78  0.78                            P. aeruginosa 5263                                                                              6.2   100   >100  >100  25    12.5                            P. aeruginosa 2862                                                                              50    100   >100  >100  25    12.5                            Candida albicans CCH 442                                                                        >100  >100  >100  >100  >100  >100                            Myco. smegmatis ATCC 114                                                                        0.78  0.78  0.78  0.39  0.78  0.78                            Nocardia asteroides ATCC 9970                                                                   0.78  12.5  25    6.2   25    25                              __________________________________________________________________________                        Ex.  Ex.   Ex.  Ex.   Ex.                                   Organisms          308  309   310  311   312   Cntl                            __________________________________________________________________________     Staph. aureus ATCC 6538P                                                                          0.002                                                                               0.005 0.005                                                                               0.002 0.01  0.2                             Staph. aureus A5177                                                                               0.002                                                                               0.005 0.005                                                                               0.002 0.02  0.39                            Staph. aureus 5278 0.002                                                                               0.005 0.005                                                                               0.002 0.02  0.39                            Staph. aureus 642A 0.002                                                                               0.01  0.01 0.005 0.02  0.39                            Staph. aureus NCTC10649                                                                           0.0005                                                                              0.005 0.005                                                                               0.002 0.001 0.39                            Staph. aureus CMX 553                                                                             0.002                                                                               0.01  0.01 0.005 0.02  0.78                            Staph. aureus 1775 Cipro. R.                                                                      0.05 0.05  0.05 0.02  0.78  >100                            Staph. epidermidis 3519                                                                           0.002                                                                               0.01  0.005                                                                               0.005 0.02  0.39                            Entero. faecium ATCC 8043                                                                         0.01 0.2   0.02 0.01  0.02  0.39                            Strep. bovis A5169 0.002                                                                               0.005 0.005                                                                               0.002 0.005 1.56                            Strep. agalactiae CMX 508                                                                         0.02 0.005 0.002                                                                               0.001 0.005 0.39                            Strep. pyogenes EES61                                                                             0.002                                                                               0.005 0.005                                                                               0.001 0.005 0.78                            Strep. pyogenes 930 CONST                                                                         0.002                                                                               0.005 0.005                                                                               0.005 0.005 0.78                            Strep. pyogenes 2548 INDUC                                                                        0.002                                                                               0.005 0.005                                                                               0.005 0.005 0.39                            M. luteus ATCC 9341                                                                               0.01 0.050 0.02 0.01  0.1   1.56                            M. luteus ATCC 4698                                                                               0.01 0.02  0.01 0.01  0.05  0.78                            Escheilchia coli Juhl                                                                             0.01 0.05  0.01 0.01  0.05  0.01                            E. coli SS         0.0005                                                                              0.0005                                                                               0.001                                                                               0.0005                                                                               0.002 0.005                           E. coli DC-2       0.02 0.1   0.02 0.02  0.2   0.2                             E. coli H560       0.005                                                                               0.02  0.02 0.01  0.05  0.01                            E. coli KNK 437    0.05 0.2   0.1  0.05  0.39  0.2                             Enter. aerogenes ATCC 13048                                                                       0.05 0.1   0.1  0.05  0.2   0.02                            Klebs. pneumoniae ATCC8045                                                                        0.01 0.02  0.005                                                                               0.01  0.1   0.02                            Providencia stuartii CMX 640                                                                      0.39 0.78  0.78 0.39  3.1   0.78                            P. aeruginosa BMH 10                                                                              0.1  0.39  0.2  0.1   0.39  0.1                             P. aeruginosa A5007                                                                               0.2  0.39  0.39 0.2   0.39  0.1                             P. aeruginosa K799/WT                                                                             0.2  0.39  0.39 0.2   0.39  0.1                             P. aeruginosa K799/61                                                                             0.05 0.1   0.1  0.05  0.05  0.02                            Pseudomonas cepacia 296I                                                                          1.56 3.1   1.56 1.56  --    3.1                             Acinetob. calcoaceticus CMX 669                                                                   0.005                                                                               0.05  0.1  0.005 0.39  0.78                            P. aeruginosa 5263 1.56 12.5  6.2  1.56  3.1   12.5                            P. aeruginosa 2862 3.1  25    6.2  6.2   6.2   12.5                            Candida albicans CCH 442                                                                          12.5 100   6.2  50    >100  >100                            Myco. smegmatis ATCC 114                                                                          0.02 0.01  0.1  0.01  0.1   0.78                            Nocardia asteroides ATCC 9970                                                                     0.2  0.39  0.2  0.39  6.2   25                              __________________________________________________________________________                      Ex.  Ex. Ex.  Ex.  Ex.   Ex.                                  Organisms        313  314 316  324  325   326   Cntl                           __________________________________________________________________________     Staph. aureus ATCC 6538P                                                                        0.005                                                                               0.005                                                                              0.005                                                                               0.02 0.01  0.05  0.2                            Staph. aureus A5177                                                                             0.005                                                                               0.005                                                                              0.005                                                                               0.05 0.01  0.1   0.39                           Staph. aureus 5278                                                                              0.005                                                                               0.005                                                                              0.005                                                                               0.05 0.02  0.1   0.39                           Staph. aureus 642A                                                                              0.005                                                                               0.005                                                                              0.01 0.02 0.02  0.1   0.39                           Staph. aureus NCTC10649                                                                         0.002                                                                               0.005                                                                              0.005                                                                               0.02 0.01  0.05  0.39                           Staph. aureus CMX 553                                                                           0.01 0.01                                                                               0.01 0.05 0.02  0.2   0.78                           Staph. aureus 1775 Cipro. R.                                                                    0.1  0.05                                                                               0.1  1.56 0.78  25    >100                           Staph. epidermidis 3519                                                                         0.01 0.005                                                                              0.005                                                                               0.05 0.02  0.1   0.39                           Entero. faecium ATCC 8043                                                                       0.02 0.01                                                                               0.01 0.2  0.02  0.1   0.39                           Strep. bovis A5169                                                                              0.005                                                                               0.002                                                                              0.002                                                                               0.39 0.02  0.39  1.56                           Strep. agalactiae CMX 508                                                                       0.002                                                                               0.002                                                                              0.002                                                                               0.2  0.002 0.1   0.39                           Strep. pyogenes EES61                                                                           0.002                                                                               0.002                                                                              0.002                                                                               0.2  0.02  0.2   0.78                           Strep. pyogenes 930 CONST                                                                       0.005                                                                               0.005                                                                              0.002                                                                               0.2  0.02  0.2   0.78                           Strep. pyogenes 2548 INDUC                                                                      0.005                                                                               0.005                                                                              0.002                                                                               0.2  0.02  0.2   0.39                           M. luteus ATCC 9341                                                                             0.02 0.01                                                                               0.01 0.2  0.05  0.39  1.56                           M. luteus ATCC 4698                                                                             0.01 0.01                                                                               0.01 0.2  0.1   0.39  0.78                           Escherichia coli Juhl                                                                           0.01 0.01                                                                               0.01 0.05 0.02  0.05  0.01                           E. coli SS       0.002                                                                               0.001                                                                              0.002                                                                               0.005                                                                               0.0005                                                                               0.0005                                                                               0.005                          E. coli DC-2     0.1  0.1 0.1  0.78 0.2   0.39  0.2                            E. coli H560     0.01 0.02                                                                               0.02 0.05 0.02  0.1   0.01                           E. coli KNK 437  0.1  0.2 0.1  0.39 0.1   0.39  0.2                            Enter. aerogenes ATCC 13048                                                                     0.05 0.05                                                                               0.05 0.2  0.05  0.39  0.02                           Klebs. pneumoniae ATCC8045                                                                      0.01 0.01                                                                               0.01 0.05 0.01  0.01  0.02                           Providencia stuartii CMX 640                                                                    0.39 1.56                                                                               0.78 3.1  1.56  3.1   0.78                           P. aeruginosa BMH 10                                                                            0.2  0.39                                                                               0.39 0.78 0.2   0.78  0.1                            P. aeruginosa A5007                                                                             0.2  0.39                                                                               0.39 0.78 0.39  0.78  0.1                            P. aeruginosa K799/WT                                                                           0.2  0.39                                                                               0.39 0.78 0.39  0.78  0.1                            P. aeruginosa K799/61                                                                           0.05 0.05                                                                               0.2  0.1  0.05  0.2   0.02                           Pseudomonas cepacia 296I                                                                        3.1  1.56                                                                               1.56 1.56 1.56  6.2   3.1                            Acinetob. calcoaceticus CMX 669                                                                 0.02 0.005                                                                              0.05 0.1  0.05  0.39  0.78                           P. aeruginosa 5263                                                                              3.1  12.5                                                                               6.2  100  50    25    12.5                           P. aeruginosa 2862                                                                              3.2  12.5                                                                               12.5 50   12.5  25    12.5                           Candida albicans CCH 442                                                                        >100 50  >100 >100 >100  >100  >100                           Myco. smegmatis ATCC 114                                                                        0.02 0.01                                                                               0.1  0.2  0.05  0.78  0.78                           Nocardia asteroides ATCC 9970                                                                   0.2  0.2 0.78 25   0.78  50    25                             __________________________________________________________________________                       Ex.   Ex.   Ex.  Ex.   Ex.                                   Organisms         327   328   329  330   331   Cntl                            __________________________________________________________________________     Staph. aureus ATCC 6538P                                                                         0.1   0.78  0.78 0.1   0.1   0.2                             Staph. aureus A5177                                                                              0.2   3.1   1.56 0.39  0.1   0.39                            Staph. aureus 5278                                                                               0.2   3.1   1.56 0.39  0.1   0.39                            Staph. aureus 642A                                                                               0.39  3.1   1.56 0.2   0.1   0.39                            Staph. aureus NCTC 10649                                                                         0.1   0.78  1.56 0.2   0.1   0.39                            Staph. aureus CMX 553                                                                            0.39  6.2   1.56 0.39  0.2   0.78                            Staph. aureus 1775 Cipro. R.                                                                     25    >100  50   6.2   12.5  >100                            Staph. epidermidis 3519                                                                          0.2   1.56  15.6 0.2   0.1   0.39                            Entero. faecium ATCC8043                                                                         0.39  3.1   6.2  0.39  0.2   0.39                            Strep. bovis A5169                                                                               0.2   1.56  6.2        0.78  1.56                            Strep. agalactiae CMX 508                                                                        0.2   1.56  3.1  1.56  0.39  0.39                            Strep. pyogenes EES61                                                                            0.2   1.56  3.1  1.56  0.39  0.78                            Strep. pyogenes 930 CONST                                                                        0.2   1.56  3.1  0.78  0.2   0.78                            Strep. pyogenes 2548 INDUC                                                                       0.2   1.56  1.56 0.78  0.2   0.39                            M. luteus ATCC 9341                                                                              0.78  12.5  25   1.56  0.78  1.56                            M. luteus ATCC 4698                                                                              0.78  12.5  6.2  1.56  0.78  0.78                            Escherichia coli Juhl                                                                            0.1   0.39  0.2  0.39  0.01  0.01                            E. coli SS        .0005 0.02  0.01 0.02  0.002 0.005                           E. coli DC-2      0.78  12.5  3.1  3.1   0.2   0.2                             E. coli H560      0.1   0.78  0.1  0.78  0.02  0.01                            E. coli KNK 437   0.78  6.2   3.1  3.1   0.2   0.2                             Enter. aerogenes ATCC 13048                                                                      0.78  3.1   0.39 0.39  0.05  0.02                            Klebs. pneumoniae ATCC8045                                                                       0.39  1.56  0.1  0.2   0.02  0.02                            Providencia stuartii CMX 640                                                                     12.5  50    12.5 12.5  0.78  0.78                            P. aeruginosa BMH 10                                                                             1.56  12.5  1.56 6.2   0.1   0.1                             P. aeruginosa A5007                                                                              .56   12.5  1.56 6.2   0.2   0.1                             P. aeruginosa K799/WT                                                                            1.56  12.5  1.56 6.2   0.2   0.1                             P. aeruginosa K799/61                                                                            0.2   1.56  0.39 0.2   0.05  0.02                            Pseudomonas cepacia 296I                                                                         25    >100  25   3.1   1.56  3.1                             Acinetob. calcoaceticus CMX 699                                                                  1.56  6.2   0.78 3.1   0.2   0.78                            P. aeruginosa 5263                                                                               50    >100  100  >100  12.5  12.5                            P. aeruginosa 2862                                                                               50    >100  100  >100  12.5  12.5                            Candida albicans CCH 442                                                                         >100  >100  >100 >100  >100  >100                            Myco. smegmatis ATCC 114                                                                         1.56  1.56  1.56 25    0.1   0.78                            Nocardia asteroides ATCC 9970                                                                    50    >100  50   >100  12.5  25                              __________________________________________________________________________                      Ex.   Ex.   Ex.   Ex.   Ex.                                   Organisms        332   333   334   335   336   Cntl                            __________________________________________________________________________     Staph. aureus ATCC 6538P                                                                        0.1   0.01  0.02  0.78  0.005 0.2                             Staph. aureus A5177                                                                             0.2   0.01  0.02  1.56  0.05  0.39                            Staph. aureus 5278                                                                              0.2   0.01  0.02  3.1   0.01  0.39                            Staph. aureus 642A                                                                              0.2   0.01  0.02  1.56  0.01  0.39                            Staph. aureus NCTC10649                                                                         6.1   0.01  0.02  1.56  0.005 0.39                            Staph. aureus CMX 553                                                                           0.39  0.02  0.02  3.1   0.02  0.78                            Staph. aureus 1775 Cipro. R.                                                                    6.2   0.78  0.78  >100  0.39  >100                            Staph. epidermidis 3519                                                                         0.2   0.01  0.02  1.56  0.01  0.39                            Entero. faecium ATCC 8043                                                                       0.39  0.05  0.05  3.1   0.02  0.39                            Strep. bovis A5169     0.2   0.02  12.5  0.01  1.56                            Strep. agalactiae CMX 508                                                                       0.39  0.05  0.05  6.2   0.01  0.39                            Strep. pyogenes EES61                                                                           0.39  0.05  0.05  6.2   0.01  0.78                            Strep. pyogenes 930 CONST                                                                       0.39  0.05  0.02  6.2   0.01  0.7                             Strep. pyogenes 2548 INDUC                                                                      0.39  0.05  0.01  3.1   0.005 0.39                            M. luteus ATCC 934                                                                              0.78  0.1   0.05  3.1   0.05  1.56                            M. luteus ATCC 4698                                                                             3.1   0.05  0.05  6.2   0.05  0.78                            Escherichia coli Juhl                                                                           0.2   0.01  0.005 0.2   0.02  0.01                            E. coli SS       0.02  0.001 0.001 0.02  0.001 0.005                           E. coli DC-2     1.56  0.1   0.05  1.56  0.1   0.2                             E. coli H560     0.2   0.05  0.01  0.2   0.01  0.01                            E. coli KNK 437  1.56  0.1   0.05  1.56  0.1   0.2                             Enter. aerogenes ATCC 13048                                                                     0.39  0.2   0.02  0.39  0.1   0.02                            Klebs. pneumoniae ATCC8045                                                                      0.1   0.05  0.005 0.2   0.02  0.02                            Providencia stuartii CMX 640                                                                    3.1   0.39  0.78  6.2   0.78  0.78                            P. aeruginosa BMH 10                                                                            1.56  0.78  0.1   0.39  0.39  0.1                             P. aeruginosa A5007                                                                             1.56  0.39  0.1   0.78  0.39  0.1                             P. aeruginosa K799/WT                                                                           1.56  0.39  0.1   0.78  0.39  0.1                             P. aeruginosa K799/61                                                                           0.39  0.05  0.05  0.2   0.05  0.02                            Pseudomonas cepacia 296I                                                                        6.2   1.56  0.39  6.2   6.2   3.1                             Acinetob. calcoaceticus CMX 669                                                                 0.39  0.2   0.01  3.1   0.05  0.78                            P. aeruginosa 5263                                                                              100   12.5  3.1   25    6.2   12.5                            P. aeruginosa 2862                                                                              50    12.5  1.56  40    12.5  12.5                            Candida albicans CCH 442                                                                        >100  >100  >100  >100  >100  >100                            Myco. smegmatis ATCC 114                                                                        50    0.39  1.56  25    0.02  0.78                            Nocardia asteroides ATCC 9970                                                                   50    12.5  1.56  100   0.78  25                              __________________________________________________________________________                       Ex.   Ex.   Ex.  Ex.   Ex.                                   Organisms         337   338   339  340   341   Cntl                            __________________________________________________________________________     Staph. aureus ATCC 6538P                                                                         0.005 0.02  0.1  0.01  0.005 0.2                             Staph. aureus A5177                                                                              0.01  0.05  0.2  0.02  0.005 0.39                            Staph. aureus 5278                                                                               0.01  0.02  0.2  0.02  0.005 0.39                            Staph. aureus 642A                                                                               0.01  0.05  0.2  0.05  0.01  0.39                            Staph. aureus NCTC10649                                                                          0.005 0.02  0.2  0.02  0.005 0.39                            Staph. aureus CMX 553                                                                            0.01  0.05  0.39 0.02  0.02  0.78                            Staph. aureus 1775 Cipro. R.                                                                     0.2   0.78  6.2  0.2   0.39  >100                            Staph. epidermidis 3519                                                                          0.01  0.05  0.2  0.02  0.01  0.39                            Entero. faecium ATCC 8043                                                                        0.01  0.1   0.2  0.05  0.02  0.39                            Strep. bovis A5169                                                                               0.002 0.05  0.39 0.05  0.01  1.5                             Strep. agalactiae CMX 508                                                                        0.005 0.05  0.2  0.02  0.01  0.39                            Strep. pyogenes EES61                                                                            0.002 0.05  0.2  0.05  0.02  0.78                            Strep. pyogenes 930 CONST                                                                        0.002 0.05  0.2  0.05  0.02  0.78                            Strep. pyogenes 2548 INDUC                                                                       0.002 0.05  0.2  0.05  0.01  0.39                            M. luteus ATCC 9341                                                                              0.05  0.2   0.39 0.2   0.05  1.56                            M. luteus ATCC 4698                                                                              0.01  0.1   0.2  0.05  0.05  0.78                            Escherichia coli Juhl                                                                            0.005 0.02  0.02 0.05  0.02  0.01                            E. coli SS        0.0003                                                                               0.002 0.002                                                                               0.005 0.0005                                                                               0.005                           E. coli DC-2      0.05  0.39  0.2  0.78  6.2   0.2                             E. coli H560      0.002 0.02  0.05 0.02  0.02  0.01                            E. coli KNK 437   0.1   0.2   0.2  0.78  0.1   0.2                             Enter. aerogenes ATCC 13048                                                                      0.01  0.1   0.1  0.78  0.1   0.02                            Klebs. pneumoniae ATCC8045                                                                       0.005 0.05  0.05 0.05  0.02  0.02                            Providencia stuartii CMX 640                                                                     0.39  13.1  0.78 1.56  0.78  0.78                            P. aeruginosa BMH 10                                                                             0.1   0.78  0.2  1.56  0.2   0.1                             P. aeruginosa A5007                                                                              0.2   0.78  10.2 0.78  0.39  1 0.1                           P. aeruginosa K799/WT                                                                            0.2   0.78  0.2  0.78  0.39  0.1                             P. aeruginosa K799/61                                                                            0.05  0.1   0.05 0.05  0.05  0.02                            Pseudomonas cepacia 296I                                                                         3.1   3.1   3.1  0.78  0.78  3.1                             Acinetob. calcoaceticus CMX 669                                                                  0.02  0.1   0.39 0.2   0.05  0.78                            P. aeruginosa 5263                                                                               3.1   25    6.2  12.5  3.1   12.5                            P. aeruginosa 2862                                                                               6.2   25    6.2  12.5  6.2   12.5                            Candida albicans CCH 442                                                                         >100  >100  >100 >100  >100  >100                            Myco. smegmatis ATCC 114                                                                         0.01  0.1   0.2  0.78  0.1   0.78                            Nocardia asteroides ATCC 9970                                                                    0.39  1.56  6.2  6.2   0.78  25                              __________________________________________________________________________                       Ex.  Ex.   Ex.   Ex.   Ex.                                   Organisms         342  343   344   345   346   Cntl                            __________________________________________________________________________     Staph. aureus ATCC 6538P                                                                         0.005                                                                               0.02  0.02  0.1   3.1   0.2                             Staph. aureus A5177                                                                              0.005                                                                               0.05  0.05  0.2   6.2   0.39                            Staph. aureus 5278                                                                               0.005                                                                               0.05  0.05  0.2   6.2   0.39                            Staph. aureus 642A                                                                               0.01 0.05  0.05  0.2   12.5  0.39                            Staph. aureus NCTC 10649                                                                         0.005                                                                               0.02  0.02  0.2   3.1   0.39                            Staph. aureus CMX 553                                                                            0.01 0.05  0.05  0.39  12.5  0.78                            Staph. aureus 1775 Cipro. R                                                                      0.1  1.56  0.78  25    >100  >100                            Staph. epidermidis 3519                                                                          0.005                                                                               0.05  0.05  0.2   12.5  0.39                            Entero. faecium ATCC 8043                                                                        0.02 0.1   0.1   0.2   100   0.39                            Strep. bovis A5169                                                                               0.002                                                                               0.1   0.2   0.78  50    1.56                            Strep. agalactiae CMX 508                                                                        0.002                                                                               0.05  0.2   0.39  25    0.39                            Strep. pyogenes EES61                                                                            0.005                                                                               0.1   0.2   0.39  25    0.78                            Strep. pyogenes 930 CONST                                                                        0.01 0.1   0.2   0.2   25    0.78                            Strep. pyogenes 2548 INDUC                                                                       0.005                                                                               0.1   0.2   0.2   25    0.39                            M. luteus ATCC 9341                                                                              0.05 0.1   0.2   0.39  50    1.56                            M. luteus ATCC 4698                                                                              0.02 0.05  0.1   0.2   25    0.78                            Escherichia coli Juhl                                                                            0.01 0.01  0.02  0.02  3.1   0.01                            E. coli SS        0.0005                                                                              0.002 0.002 0.002 0.1   0.005                           E. coli DC-2      0.1  0.1   0.39  0.39  50    0.2                             E. coli H560      0.01 0.01  0.2   0.05  6.2   0.01                            E. coli KNK 437   0.2  0.1   0.2   0.39  12.5  0.2                             Enter. aerogenes ATCC 13048                                                                      0.1  0.02  0.05  0.1   12.5  0.02                            Klebs. pneumoniae ATCC8045                                                                       0.02 0.01  0.02  0.05  1.56  0.02                            Providencia stuartii CMX 640                                                                     0.39 0.78  1.56  3.1   >100  0.78                            P. aeruginosa BMH 10                                                                             0.2  0.2   0.39  0.39  25    0.1                             P. aeruginosa A5007                                                                              0.39 0.2   0.78  0.78  25    0.1                             P. aeruginosa K799/WT                                                                            0.39 0.2   0.78  0.78  25    0.1                             P. aeruginosa K799/61                                                                            0.05 0.02  0.05  0.1   1.56  0.02                            Pseudomonas cepacia 296I                                                                         1.56 1.56  0.78  3.1   >100  3.1                             Acinetob. calcoaceticus CMX 669                                                                  0.05 0.62  0.05  0.2   6.2   0.78                            P. aeruginosa 5263                                                                               3.1  3.1   12.5  12.5  >100  12.5                            P. aeruginosa 2862                                                                               6.2  6.2   12.5  6.2   >100  12.5                            Candida albicans CCH 442                                                                         50   >100  >100  >100  >100  >100                            Myco. smegmatis ATCC 114                                                                         0.1  0.1   0.1   3.1   6.2   0.78                            Nocardia asteroides ATCC 9970                                                                    0.39 12.5  12.5  25    100   25                              __________________________________________________________________________                      Ex.   Ex.   Ex.   Ex.   Ex.                                   Organisms        348   349   350   351   352   Cntl                            __________________________________________________________________________     Staph. aureus ATCC 6538P                                                                        0.01  0.05  0.02  0.05  0.05  0.2                             Staph. aureus A5177                                                                             0.02  0.1   0.05  0.1   0.05  0.39                            Staph. aureus 5278                                                                              0.01  0.1   0.05  0.1   0.05  0.39                            Staph. aureus 642A                                                                              0.02  0.1   0.05  0.1   0.05  0.39                            Staph. aureus NCTC10649                                                                         0.01  0.05  0.05  0.05  0.05  0.39                            Staph. aureus CMX 553                                                                           0.02  0.1   0.05  0.1   0.05  0.78                            Staph. aureus 1775 Cipro. R.                                                                    0.39  3.1   3.1   3.1   0.78  >100                            Staph. epidermidis 3519                                                                         0.02  0.1   0.05  0.1   0.05  0.39                            Entero. faecium ATCC 8043                                                                       0.1   0.39  0.1   0.39  0.39  0.39                            Strep. bovis A5169                                                                              0.1   0.39  0.1   0.39  0.39  1.56                            Strep. agalactiae CMX 508                                                                       0.1   0.39  0.05  0.39  0.39  0.39                            Strep. pyogenes EES61                                                                           0.1   0.39  0.1   0.39  0.39  0.78                            Strep. pyogenes 930 CONST                                                                       0.1   0.2   0.05  0.39  0.39  0.78                            Strep. pyogenes 2548 INDUC                                                                      0.1   0.2   0.05  0.39  0.2   0.39                            M. luteus ATCC 9341                                                                             0.2   0.39  0.05  0.2   0.39  1.56                            M. luteus ATCC 4698                                                                             0.1   0.39  0.05  0.2   0.2   0.78                            Escherichia coli Juhl                                                                           0.2   0.05  0.01  0.1   0.78  0.01                            E. coli SS       0.01  0.005 0.005 0.005 0.02  0.005                           E. coli DC-2     1.56  0.78  0.1   0.78  6.2   0.2                             E. coli H560     0.2   0.1   0.01  0.1   0.39  0.01                            E. coli KNK 437  0.78  0.39  0.1   0.78  3.1   0.2                             Enter. aerogenes ATCC 13048                                                                     0.78  0.2   0.1   0.2   1.56  0.02                            Klebs. pneumoniae ATCC8045                                                                      0.39  0.05  0.01  0.05  0.78  0.02                            Providencia stuartii CMX 640                                                                    3.1   3.1   1.56  3.1   6.2   0.78                            P. aeruginosa BMH 10                                                                            3.1   0.78  0.1   1.56  6.2   0.1                             P. aeruginosa A5007                                                                             3.1   1.56  0.2   1.56  6.2   0.1                             P. aeruginosa K799/WT                                                                           1.56  1.56  0.2   1.56  3.1   0.1                             P. aeruginosa K799/61                                                                           0.2   0.2   0.05  0.2   0.39  0.02                            Pseudomonas cepacia 296I                                                                        6.2   3.1   3.1   3.1   6.2   3.1                             Acinetob. calcoaceticus CMX 669                                                                 0.39  0.1   0.05  0.39  0.78  0.78                            P. aeruginosa 5263                                                                              50    25    3.1   50    >100  12.5                            P. aeruginosa 2862                                                                              25    25    3.1   25    100   12.5                            Candida albicans CCH 442                                                                        >100  >100  >100  >100  >100  >100                            Myco. smegmatis ATCC 114                                                                        0.39  0.2   0.05  0.2   0.78  0.78                            Nocardia asteroides ATCC 9970                                                                   3.1   12.5  3.1   25    25    25                              __________________________________________________________________________                      Ex.   Ex.   Ex.   Ex.   Ex.                                   Organisms        353   354   355   356   357   Cntl                            __________________________________________________________________________     Staph. aureus ATCC 6538P                                                                        0.1   0.01  0.02  0.02  0.02  0.2                             Staph. aureus A5177                                                                             0.2   0.05  0.02  0.05  0.05  0.39                            Staph. aureus 5278                                                                              0.2   10.05 0.02  0.05  0.05  0.39                            Staph. aureus 642A                                                                              0.2   0.65  0.05  0.05  3.05  0.39                            Staph. aureus NCTC10649                                                                         0.1   0.02  0.02  0.05  0.05  0.39                            Staph. aureus CMX 553                                                                           0.2   0.05  0.05  0.1   0.1   0.78                            Staph. aureus 1775 Cipro. R.                                                                    6.2   0.39  3.1   1.56  3.1   >100                            Staph. epidermidis 3519                                                                         0.2   0.05  0.05  0.05  0.05  0.39                            Entero. faecium ATCC 8043                                                                       0.39  0.1   0.05  0.1   0.2   0.39                            Strep. bovis A5169                                                                              0.39  na    0.05  0.1   0.2   1.56                            Strep. agalactiae CMX 508                                                                       0.39  0.1   0.05  0.1   0.1   0.39                            Strep. pyogenes EES61                                                                           0.39  0.1   0.05  0.1   0.2   0.78                            Strep. pyogenes 930 CONST                                                                       0.39  0.2   0.05  0.1   0.2   0.78                            Strep. pyogenes 2548 INDUC                                                                      0.2   10.2  0.05  0.05  0.2   0.39                            M. luteus ATCC 9341                                                                             0.39  0.39  0.1   0.1   0.2   1.56                            M. luteus ATCC 4698                                                                             0.39  0.2   0.1   0.1   30.2  0.78                            Escherichia coli Juhl                                                                           0.05  0.78  0.02  0.01  0.1   0.01                            E. coli SS       0.001 0.02  0.005 0.001 0.001 0.005                           E. coli DC-2     0.39  3.1   6.2   0.2   0.78  0.2                             E. coli H560     0.1   0.78  0.05  0.01  0.1   0.01                            E. coli KNK 437  0.78  3.1   0.2   0.1   0.78  0.2                             Enter. aerogenes ATCC 13048                                                                     0.2   3.1   0.1   0.05  0.39  0.02                            Klebs. Pneumoniae ATCC8045                                                                      0.05  0.78  0.05  0.01  0.1   0.02                            Providencia stuartii CMX 640                                                                    3.1   6.2   1.56  0.78  6.2   0.78                            P. aeruginosa BMH 10                                                                            0.39  6.2   0.39  0.2   1.56  0.1                             P. aeruginosa A5007                                                                             1.56  6.2   0.39  0.2   1.56  0.1                             P. aeruginosa K799/WT                                                                           1.56  6.2   0.39  0.2   6.2   0.1                             P. aeruginosa K799/61                                                                           0.1   0.39  0.05  0.02  0.2   0.02                            Pseudomonas cepacia 296I                                                                        3.1   25    1.56  1.56  6.2   3.1                             Acinetob. calcoaceticus CMX 669                                                                 0.2   1.56  0.1   0.05  0.2   0.78                            P. aeruginosa 5263                                                                              25    >100  6.2   3.1   50    12.5                            P. aeruginosa 2862                                                                              25    >100  12.5  6.2   50    12.5                            Candida albicans CCH 442                                                                        >100  >100  >100  >100  >100  >100                            Myco. smegmatis ATCC 114                                                                        0.2   6.2   0.78  0.1   0.1   0.78                            Nocardia asteroides ATCC 9970                                                                   12.5  >100  12.5  3.1   6.2   25                              __________________________________________________________________________                       Ex.  Ex.   Ex.   Ex.   Ex.                                   Organisms         358  359   360   361   362   Cntl                            __________________________________________________________________________     Staph. aureus ATCC 6538P                                                                         0.1  0.1   0.02  0.01  0.02  0.2                             Staph. aureus A5177                                                                              0.2  0.1   0.2   0.02  0.05  0.39                            Staph. aureus 5278                                                                               0.2  0.1   0.2   0.02  0.1   0.39                            Staph. aureus 642A                                                                               0.2  0.1   0.2   0.02  0.05  0.39                            Staph. aureus NCTC10649                                                                          0.2  0.1   0.1   0.02  0.05  0.39                            Staph. aureus CMX 553                                                                            0.39 0.2   0.39  0.05  0.1   0.78                            Staph. aureus 1775 Cipro. R.                                                                     25   6.2   12.5  1.56  12.5  >100                            Staph. epidermidis 3519                                                                          0.2  0.1   0.2   0.02  0.05  0.39                            Entero. faecium ATCC 8043                                                                        0.2  0.2   0.1   0.05  0.05  0.39                            Strep. bovis A5169                                                                               0.2  0.2   0.02  0.02  0.1   1.56                            Strep. agalactiae CMX 508                                                                        0.2  0.1   0.01  0.01  0.05  0.39                            Strep. pyogenes EES61                                                                            0.2  0.1   0.02  0.01  0.1   0.78                            Strep. pyogenes 930 CONST                                                                        0.2  0.2   0.02  0.01  0.05  0.78                            Strep. pyogenes 2548 INDUC                                                                       0.2  0.2   0.02  0.01  0.05  0.39                            M. luteus ATCC 9341                                                                              0.2  0.39  0.39  0.05  0.2   1.56                            M. luteus ATCC 4698                                                                              0.2  0.39  0.39  0.05  0.1   0.78                            Escherichia coli Juhl                                                                            0.1  0.1   0.1   0.02  0.1   0.01                            E. coli SS        0.005                                                                               0.002 0.005 0.002 0.005 0.005                           E. coli DC-2      0.78 0.78  0.78  0.2   0.78  0.2                             E. coli H560      0.2  0.1   0.2   0.05  0.1   0.01                            E. coli KNK 437   0.79 0.78  0.78  0.39  0.78  0.2                             Enter. aerogenes ATCC 13048                                                                      0.39 0.78  0.39  0.1   0.2   0.02                            Klebs. pneumoniae ATCC8045                                                                       0.1  0.1   0.2   0.02  0.05  0.02                            Providencia stuartii CMX 640                                                                     3.1  12.5  6.2   3.1   6.2   0.78                            P. aeruginosa BMH 10                                                                             0.39 1.56  0.39  0.2   0.39  0.1                             P. aeruginosa A5007                                                                              0.39 3.1   0.78  0.78  0.78  0.1                             P. aeruginosa K799/WT                                                                            0.78 1.56  0.39  0.78  0.78  0.1                             P. aeruginosa K799/61                                                                            0.05 0.39  0.1   0.1   0.05  0.02                            Pseudomonas cepacia 296I                                                                         12.5 12.5  12.5  3.1   6.2   3.1                             Acinetob. calcoaceticus CMX 669                                                                  3.1  0.78  3.1   0.1   0.78  0.78                            P. aeruginosa 5263                                                                               6.2  50    6.2   6.2   25    12.5                            P. aeruginosa 2862                                                                               12.5 100   2.5   6.2   25    12.5                            Candida albicans CCH 442                                                                         100  >100  >100  >100  >100  >100                            Myco. smegmatis ATCC 114                                                                         0.2  0.39  0.78  1.56  0.05  0.78                            Nocardia asteroides ATCC 9970                                                                    6.2  25    25    0.78  3.1   25                              __________________________________________________________________________                      Ex.   Ex.   Ex.   Ex.   Ex.                                   Organisms        363   364   365   366   367   Cntl                            __________________________________________________________________________     Staph. aureus ATCC 6538P                                                                        0.01  0.05  0.01  0.1   0.05  0.2                             Staph. aureus A5177                                                                             0.02  0.1   0.02  0.1   50.1  0.39                            Staph. aureus 5278                                                                              0.02  0.1   0.02  0.1   0.1   0.39                            Staph. aureus 642A                                                                              0.02  0.2   0.05  0.1   0.1   0.39                            Staph. aureus NCTC10649                                                                         0.01  0.05  0.01  0.05  0.05  0.39                            Staph. aureus CMX 553                                                                           0.05  0.2   0.05  0.1   0.2   0.78                            Staph. aureus 1775 Cipro. R.                                                                    1.56  3.1   1.56  1.56  3.1   >100                            Staph. epidermidis 3519                                                                         0.05  0.1   0.02  0.1   0.1   0.39                            Entero. faecium ATCC 8043                                                                       0.05  0.39  0.05  0.2   0.39  0.39                            Strep. bovis A5169                                                                              0.05  0.78  0.05  0.2   0.39  11.56                           Strep. agalactiae CMX 508                                                                       0.05  0.39  0.02  0.05  0.39  0.39                            Strep. pyogenes EES61                                                                           0.05  0.39  0.02  0.2   0.39  0.78                            Strep. pyogenes 930 CONST                                                                       0.05  0.39  0.05  0.2   0.39  0.78                            Strep. pyogenes 2548 INDUC                                                                      0.02  0.39  0.02  0.2   0.39  0.39                            M. luteus ATCC 9341                                                                             0.1   0.39  0.1   0.39  0.39  1.56                            M. luteus ATCC 4698                                                                             0.1   0.2   0.1   0.2   0.39  0.78                            Escherichia coli Juhl                                                                           0.05  0.78  0.02  0.05  0.39  0.01                            E. coli SS       0.01  0.05  0.002 0.05  0.01  0.005                           E. coli DC-2     0.78  12.5  0.1   0.39  1.56  0.2                             E. coli H560     0.1   1.56  0.02  0.05  0.39  0.01                            E. coli KNK 437  0.39  6.2   0.2   0.39  3.1   0.2                             Enter. aerogenes ATCC 13048                                                                     0.39  3.1   0.05  0.2   0.78  0.02                            Klebs. pneumoniae ATCC8045                                                                      0.1   1.56  0.1   0.05  0.39  0.02                            Providencia stuartii CMX 640                                                                    3.1   12.5  0.78  3.1   12.5  0.78                            P. aeruginosa BMH 10                                                                            0.39  12.5  0.2   0.78  3.1   0.1                             P. aeruginosa A5007                                                                             1.56  12.5  0.39  0.78  6.2   0.1                             P. aeruginosa K799/WT                                                                           1.56  12.5  0.39  0.78  3.1   0.1                             P. aeruginosa K799/61                                                                           0.39  0.78  0.05  0.2   0.1   0.02                            Pseudomonas cepacia 296I                                                                        3.1   12.5  1.56  3.1   6.2   3.1                             Acinetob. calcoaceticus CMX 669                                                                 0.2   1.56  0.1   0.1   0.78  0.78                            P. aeruginosa 5263                                                                              12.5  >100  6.2   12.5  100   12.5                            P. aeruginosa 2862                                                                              25    >100  6.2   25    >100  12.5                            Candida albicans CCH 442                                                                        >100  >100  >100  >100  >100  >100                            Myco. smegmatis ATCC 114                                                                        0.39  3.1   0.1   0.78  6.2   0.78                            Nocardia asteroides ATCC 9970                                                                   12.5  12.5  1.56  12.5  50    25                              __________________________________________________________________________                      Ex.   Ex.   Ex.   Ex.   Ex.                                   Organisms        368   369   370   371   372   Cntl                            __________________________________________________________________________     Staph. aureus ATCC 6538P                                                                        0.005 0.61  0.02  0.005 0.05  0.2                             Staph. aureus A5177                                                                             0.01  0.02  0.05  0.01  0.05  0.39                            Staph. aureus 5278                                                                              0.01  0.02  0.05  0.01  0.05  0.39                            Staph. aureus 642A                                                                              0.01  0.05  0.1   0.01  0.1   0.39                            Staph. aureus C10649                                                                            0.005 0.01  0.05  0.005 0.05  0.39                            Staph. aureus NCTC10649                                                                         0.005 0.01  0.05  0.0005                                                                               0.05  0.39                            Staph. aureus CMX 553                                                                           0.01  0.65  0.1   0.01  0.1   0.78                            Staph. aureus 1775 Cipro. R.                                                                    0.1   0.2   1.56  0.39  0.78  >100                            Staph. epidermidis 3519                                                                         0.01  0.02  0.05  0.01  0.05  0.39                            Entero. faecium ATCC 8043                                                                       0.01  0.1   0.1   0.02  0.39  0.39                            Strep. bovis A5169                                                                              0.01  0.2   0.1   0.002 0.1   1.56                            Strep. agalactiae CMX 508                                                                       0.002 0.1   0.1   0.02  0.05  0.39                            Strep. pyogenes EES61                                                                           0.01  0.1   0.1   0.005 0.1   0.78                            Strep. pyogenes 930 CONST                                                                       0.01  0.1   0.1   0.01  0.2   0.78                            Strep. pyogenes 2548 INDUC                                                                      0.005 0.1   0.05  0.01  0.1   0.39                            M. luteus ATCC 9341                                                                             0.02  0.2   0.2   0.02  0.78  1.56                            M. luteus ATCC 4698                                                                             0.05  0.05  0.1   0.02  0.78  0.78                            Escherichia coli Juhl                                                                           0.02  0.2   0.05  0.02  0.78  0.01                            E. coli SS       0.002 0.01  0.002 0.002 0.01  0.005                           E. coli DC-2     0.1   1.56  0.39  0.1   1.56  0.2                             E. coli H560     0.01  0.2   0.05  0.01  0.39  0.01                            E. coli KNK 437  0.1   1.56  0.39  0.2   3.1   0.2                             Enter. aerogenes ATCC 13048                                                                     0.05  0.39  0.2   0.05  3.1   0.02                            Klebs. pneumoniae ATCC8045                                                                      0.01  0.05  0.1   0.02  0.78  0.02                            Providencia stuartii CMX 640                                                                    0.78  3.1   3.1   0.78  12.5  0.78                            P. aeruginosa BMH 10                                                                            0.2   1.56  0.78  0.2   3.1   0.1                             P. aeruginosa A5007                                                                             0.39  1.56  0.78  0.39  12.5  0.1                             P. aeruginosa K799/WT                                                                           0.39  1.56  0.78  0.39  12.5  0.1                             P. aeruginosa K799/61                                                                           0.05  0.05  0.1   0.05  0.78  0.02                            Pseudomonas cepacia 296I                                                                        1.56  0.78  6.2   1.56  25    3.1                             Acinetob. calcoaceticus CMX 669                                                                 0.01  0.1   0.05  0.05  0.78  0.78                            P. aeruginosa 5263                                                                              3.1   12.5  12.5  6.2   >100  12.5                            P. aeruginosa 2862                                                                              6.2   50    25    6.2   >100  12.5                            Candida albicans CCH 442                                                                        >100  >100  >100  >100  100   >100                            Myco. smegmatis ATCC 114                                                                        0.01  0.2   0.2   0.02  3.1   0.78                            Nocardia asteroides ATCC 9970                                                                   0.78  12.5  12.5  0.2   25    25                              __________________________________________________________________________                          Ex.     Ex.     Ex.                                       Organisms            373     374     413    Cntl                               __________________________________________________________________________     Staph. aureus ATCC 6538P                                                                            0.05    0.02    0.002  0.2                                Staph. aureus A5177  0.1     0.02    0.005  0.39                               Staph. aureus 5278   0.1     0.02    0.005  0.39                               Staph. aureus 642A   0.2     0.05    0.005  0.39                               Staph. aureus NCTC10649                                                                             0.1     0.02    0.002  0.39                               Staph. aureus CMX 553                                                                               0.39    0.1     0.01   0.78                               Staph. aureus 1775 Cipro. R.                                                                        6.2     0.78    0.05   >100                               Staph. epidermidis 3519                                                                             0.1     0.05    0.005  0.39                               Entero. faecium ATCC 8043                                                                           0.2     0.1     0.005  0.39                               Strep. bovis A5169   0.1     0.1     0.002  1.56                               Strep. agalactiae CMX 508                                                                           0.1     0.1     0.001  0.39                               Strep. pyogenes EES61                                                                               0.1     0.1     0.002  0.78                               Strep. pyogenes 930 CONST                                                                           0.2     0.1     0.002  0.78                               Strep. pyogenes 2548 INDUC                                                                          0.1     0.1     0.002  0.39                               M. luteus ATCC 9341  0.39    0.2     0.02   1.56                               M. luteus ATCC 4698  0.39    0.2     0.02   0.78                               Escherichia coli Juhl                                                                               0.39    0.2     0.02   0.01                               E. coli SS           0.01    0.005   0.002  0.005                              E. coli DC-2         1.56    0.78    0.05   0.2                                E. coli H560         0.2     0.39    0.01   0.01                               E. coli KNK 437      1.36    0.05    0.1    0.2                                Enter. aerogenes ATCC 13048                                                                         0.78    6.2     0.02   0.02                               Klebs. pneumoniae ATCC8045                                                                          0.39    1.56    0.01   0.02                               Providencia stuartii CMX 640                                                                        12.5    1.56    0.78   0.78                               P. aeruginosa BMH 10 3.1     3.1     0.2    0.1                                P. aeruginosa A5007  3.1     0.39    0.39   0.1                                P. aeruginosa K799/WT                                                                               3.1     6.2     0.39   0.1                                P. aeruginosa K799/61                                                                               0.78    0.39    0.05   0.02                               Pseudomonas cepacia 296I                                                                            12.5    6.2     1.56   3.1                                Acinetob. calcoaceticus CMX 669                                                                     0.78    0.2     0.02   0.78                               P. aeruginosa 5263   50      100     6.2    12.5                               P. aeruginosa 2862   100     50      12.5   12.5                               Candida albicans CCH 442                                                                            >100    >100    100    >100                               Myco. smegmatis ATCC 114                                                                            1.56    0.2     0.2    0.78                               Nocardia asteroides ATCC 9970                                                                       25      1.56    0.2    25                                 __________________________________________________________________________

It is understood that the foregoing detailed description and accompanying examples are merely illustrative and are not to be taken as limitations upon the scope of the invention, which is defined solely by the appended claims and their equivalents. Various changes and modifications to the disclosed embodiments will be apparent to those skilled in the art. Such changes and modifications, including without limitation those relating to the chemical structures, substituents, derivatives, intermediates, syntheses, formulations and/or methods of use of the invention, may be made without departing from the spirit and scope thereof. 

What is claimed is:
 1. A compound having the formula ##STR259## or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester or amide thereof, wherein R¹ is selected from the group consisting of (a) loweralkyl, (b) loweralkenyl, (c) halo(lower-alkyl), (d) loweralkoxy, (e) cycloalkyl of from three to eight carbon atoms, (f) phenyl, (g) substituted phenyl, (h) halo, (i) cyano, (j) nitro, (k) bicycloalkyl, (l) loweralkynyl, (m) alkoxycarbonyl, (n) nitrogen-containing aromatic heterocycle selected from the group consisting of pyridine, pyrazine, pyrimidine, pyrrazole, imidazole, thiazole, oxazole, isoxazole, thiadiazole and oxadiazole, (o) halo-substituted nitrogen-containing aromatic heterocycle selected from the group consisting of halo-substituted pyridine, pyrazine and pyrimidine compounds, (p) a 4-, 5- or 6-membered cyclic ether, and (q) --NR⁷ R⁸ where R⁷ and R⁸ are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, loweralkyl and alkanoyl of from one to eight carbon atoms or, taken together with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached, R⁷ and R⁸ form a 5-, 6- or 7-membered heterocycle;R² is selected from the group consisting of (a) halogen, (b) loweralkyl, (c) loweralkenyl, (d) cycloalkyl of from three to eight carbons, (e) cycloalkenyl of from tour to eight carbons, (f) loweralkoxy, (g) aryloxy, (h) aryl(loweralkyl)oxy, (i) aryl(loweralkyl), (j) cycloalkyl(loweralkyl), (k) imino, (l) amino, (m) (loweralkyl)amino, (n) aryl(loweralkyl)amino, (o) hydroxy-substituted (loweralkyl)amino, (p) phenyl, (q) substituted phenyl, (r) bicyclic nitrogen-containing heterocycle, (s) nitrogen-containing aromatic heterocycle selected from the group consisting of pyridine, pyrazine, pyrimidine, pyrrazole, imidazole, thiazole, oxazole, isoxazole, thiadiazole and oxadiazole, and (t) nitrogen-containing heterocycle having the formula ##STR260## where x is between zero and three; R⁹ is selected from the group consisting of (i) --(CH₂)_(m) -- where m is between one and three, and (ii) --(CH₂)_(n) R¹⁰ (CH₂)_(p) -- where R¹⁰ is selected from the group consisting of --S--, --O-- and --NH--, n is one or two, and p is one or two; and Y is independently selected at each occurrence from the group consisting of(i) loweralkyl, (ii) hydroxy, (iii) halogen, (iv) halo(loweralkyl), (v) loweralkoxy, (vi) loweralkoxy(loweralkyl), (vii) loweralkoxy(loweralkoxy)(loweralkyl), (viii) hydroxy-substituted loweralkyl, (ix) amino(loweralkyl), (x) halo(loweralkyl)amino(loweralkyl), (xi) thioloweralkoxy, (xii) aminothioloweralkoxy, (xiii) cycloalkyl of from three to six carbon atoms, (xiv) cycloalkyl(loweralkyl), (xv) phenyl, (xvi) substituted phenyl, (xvii) nitrogen-containing aromatic heterocycle, (xviii) --NR¹¹ R¹² where R¹¹ and R¹² are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and loweralkyl or, when one of R¹¹ and R¹² is hydrogen, the other is selected from the group consisting of alkanoyl of from one to eight carbon atoms, an alpha-amino acid, and a polypeptide residue of from two to five amino acids, and (xix) --C(R²¹)(R²²)NH₂ where one of R²¹ and R²² is hydrogen and the other is selected from the group consisting of loweralkyl, hydroxy-substituted loweralkyl, amino(loweralkyl), loweralkoxy(loweralkyl), (loweralkyl)thioloweralkoxy, cycloalkyl of from three to six carbon atoms, and loweralkyl substituted with nitrogen-containing aromatic heterocycle, or, taken together with the carbon atom to which they are attached, R²¹ and R²² form a ring structure selected from the group consisting of cycloalkyl of from three to six carbon atoms and nitrogen-containing heterocycle; R³ is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, halogen and loweralkoxy; R⁴ is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, loweralkyl, a pharmaceutically acceptable cation, and a prodrug ester group; R⁵ is selected from the group consisting of (a) hydrogen, (b) halogen, (c) hydroxy, (b) loweralkyl, (e) halo(loweralkyl), (f) loweralkoxy, and (g) --NR¹³ R¹⁴ where R¹³ and R¹⁴ are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, loweralkyl, hydroxy-substituted loweralkyl, loweralkoxy(loweralkyl), and alkanoyl of from one to eight carbon atoms; and A is ═N--.
 2. A compound according to claim 1 selected from the group consisting of:3-fluoro-9-(4-fluorophenyl)-2-(4-methylpiperazin-1-yl)-6(H)-6-oxo-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-7-carboxylic acid; 9-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-3-fluoro-2-(4-methylpiperazin-1-yl)-6(H)-6-oxo-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-7-carboxylic acid; 3-fluoro-9-cyclopropyl-2-(4-methylpiperazin-1-yl)-6(H)-6-oxo-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-7-carboxylic acid; 2-(3-aminopyrrolidin-1-yl)-9-cyclopropyl-3-fluoro-6H-6-oxo-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-7-carboxylic acid hydrochloride salt; 2-(3-aminopyrrolidin-1-yl)-9-cyclopropyl-3-fluoro-6H-6-oxo-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-7-carboxylic acid; 9-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-3-fluoro-2-(4-methylpiperazin-1-yl)-6H-6-oxopyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-7-carboxylic acid; 2-(3-aminopyrrolidin-1-yl)-9-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-3-fluoro-6H-6-oxopyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-7-carboxylic acid; 2-(3-(N-t-butoxycarbonyl)aminopyrrolidin-1-yl)-9-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-3-fluoro-6H-6-oxopyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-7-carboxylic acid; 2-(3-aminopyrrolidin-1-yl)-9-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-3-fluoro-6H-6-oxopyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-7-carboxylic acid; 9-cyclopropyl-3-fluoro-2-(4-methylpiperazin-1-yl)-6H-6-oxo-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-7-carboxylic acid; 9-cyclopropyl-3-fluoro-2-(piperazin-1-yl)-6H-6-oxo-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-7-carboxylic acid; 9-cyclopropyl-3-fluoro-2-(morpholin-1-yl)-6H-6-oxo-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-7-carboxylic acid; 9-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-3-fluoro-2-(3-(N-(S)-norvalyl)aminopyrrolidin-1-yl)-6H-6-oxopyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-7-carboxylic acid hydrochloride salt; 2-(3-(N-(S)-alanyl)aminopyrrolidin-1-yl)-9-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-3-fluoro-6H-6-oxopyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-7-carboxylic acid hydrochloride; 2-(3-(N-(S)-alanyl-(S)-alanyl)aminopyrrolidin-1-yl)-9-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-3-fluoro-6H-6-oxopyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-7-carboxylic acid hydrochloride; 2-((2S,4S)-4-acetamido-2-methylpyrrolidin-1-yl)-9-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-3-fluoro-6H-6-oxopyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-7-carboxylic acid; 9-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-3-fluoro-2-(3-hydroxypyrrolin-1-yl)-6H-6-oxopyrido[1,2a]pyrimidine-7-carboxylic acid; 2-((2S,4S)-4-amino-2-methylpyrrolidin-1-yl)-9-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-3-fluoro-6H-6-oxopyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-7-carboxylic acid hydrochloride;and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts, esters and amides thereof.
 3. A pharmaceutical composition for treating a bacterial infection comprising a therapeutically effective mount of a compound according to claim 1 in combination with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.
 4. A pharmaceutical composition for treating a bacterial infection comprising a therapeutically effective amount of a compound according to claim 2 in combination with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.
 5. A method of treating a bacterial infection in a human or veterinary patient, comprising administering to the patient a therapeutically effective amount of a compound according to claim
 1. 6. A method of treating a bacterial infection in a human or veterinary patient, comprising administering to the patient a therapeutically effective amount of a compound according to claim
 2. 